Heifer International

Ready for the Chick Challenge?

Check your chick knowledge with five quick questions. Plus, every completed quiz earns $0.50 for Heifer International!

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Question 1: Can chickens fly?

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Yes, chickens can fly — just not very well. The world record for longest chicken flight is 13 seconds.

Believe it or not, chickens can fly — just not very well. The world record for longest chicken flight is 13 seconds.

Question 2: On average, how many eggs does a hen lay in a year?

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That’s correct! On average, a hen lays more than 200 eggs in a year. If you give a flock of 10 chicks to a family in need, that's over 2,000 eggs — providing daily protein and income through the sale of eggs.

Nope, the correct answer was 200. If you give a flock of 10 chicks to a family in need, that's over 2,000 eggs a year — providing daily protein and income through the sale of eggs.

Question 3: A chicken has the same number of neck bones as a giraffe.

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That's right, it's false. But maybe not for the reason you think. A chicken has 8 neck bones, while a giraffe has 7.

Actually, it's false. A chicken has MORE neck bones than a giraffe. Who knew?

Question 4: Who can run faster? Your average human, or your average chicken?

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You got it. A chicken runs at about 9 miles an hour — and your average human runs at only 6 miles per hour!

Nope - A chicken can run up to 9 miles an hour — and your average human runs at only 6 miles per hour!

Question 5: How long does it take for a baby chick to mature enough to lay eggs for a Heifer family?

The results are in! You got /5
Now you know a little more about how valuable a flock of chicks can be, especially for malnourished children around the world. Want to put that knowledge to work? Consider buying a flock of chicks for a family in need.

The results are in! You got /5
Now you know a little more about how valuable a flock of chicks can be, especially for malnourished children around the world. Want to put that knowledge to work? Consider buying a flock of chicks for a family in need.

The results are in! You got /5
Now you know a little more about how valuable a flock of chicks can be, especially for malnourished children around the world. Want to put that knowledge to work? Consider buying a flock of chicks for a family in need.