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How long do chicken eggs need to be incubated before they hatch? 21 days
How long do duck eggs need to be incubated before they hatch? 28 days
How is avian blood different from human blood? Avian is nucleated (There is a nucleus inside every blood cell)
What chicken disease causes tumors and is a form of cancer in chickens? Marek's Disease
What is the tip of a duck’s bill called? Bean
Name three external parasites common to chickens? Mites, Lice and Ticks
What is the eggshell’s primary component? Calcium Carbonate
Which is older, a hen or a pullet? Hen
Which is older, a cock or a cockerel? Cock
What is the oldest breed of chicken? Red Jungle Fowl
How many turkey classes are there? 1 - The turkey class
Name three varieties of guinea fowl. White, Pearl, and Lavender
What is plumage? Feathers on a bird
Which breeds of chickens can be frizzled? All breeds can be frizzled
Name the four main parts of an egg. Shell, Albumen, Yolk, and the Membranes
What class is the Buff Orpington bantam in? S.C.C.L. (Single Comb Clean-Legged
What is a crop and what is it used for? A crop is a storage pouch used to store food until it is digested.
Do chickens tend to be cannibalistic? Yes
Which breed of chicken is most commonly used for commercial egg production? Single Comb White Leghorn
What are the three classes of geese? Light, Medium, Heavy

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