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European Chickens Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains questions about European chicken breeds.

A multiple-choice quiz by abcdefghijkl. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
abcdefghijkl

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,090

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
853

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Question 1 of 5

1. How many different colour varieties of Leghorn, an Italian fowl that spread from the port of Leghorn, are there? Hint

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Question 2 of 5

2. What colour eggs does the Aracauna, a Spanish fowl lay? Hint

Cream

White

Green

Brown

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Question 3 of 5

3. The Barbu Danverrs Bantam is from which north European country? Hint

Belgium

Germany

France

Denmark

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Question 4 of 5

4. What country does the Poland fowl come from? Hint

Germany

Poland

None of these

France

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Question 5 of 5

5. What ancient people developed the Transylvanian Naked Neck? Hint

Saxons

Greeks

Romans

Celts

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many different colour varieties of Leghorn, an Italian fowl that spread from the port of Leghorn, are there?

Answer: 12

The Leghorn is the most numerous fowl in the world. It is reknowned for its laying ability.

2. What colour eggs does the Aracauna, a Spanish fowl lay?

Answer: Green

The Aracauna is the only breed that lays green eggs (Ameraracaunas lay blue ones). Some people believe they are low in fats. Scientific research has shown this is a load of nonsense!

3. The Barbu Danverrs Bantam is from which north European country?

Answer: Belgium

Barbu Danverrs are called Belgian Bantams by fanciers.

4. What country does the Poland fowl come from?

Answer: None of these

The Poland refers to the fact that the bird has a 'pol' or crest of feathers on its head. It's from England.

5. What ancient people developed the Transylvanian Naked Neck?

Answer: Romans

It was bred as an eating fowl. It was obviously a lot easier to pluck!

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