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Hens are usually a vibrant mix of white, brown, and black feathers, with a red comb ontop of their head. They are quite small, weighing only about 5 to 7 pounds, and have a life span of 5 to 10 years. Their eyes are a beautiful bright orange or red, and they have a sharp beak and claws.  \nNow, let's talk about where hens live and what they  \neat. Hens are typically found in farmyards all around the world, but they can also live happily in a suburban backyard! Their diet mainly consists of grains like corn and wheat, but they also eat insects, seeds, and even small mice and lizards. Hens are known to be great foragers, spending their days scratching the ground in search of food.  \nHens have a fascinating life cycle that's worth knowing about. After a hen lays an egg, it takes about 21 days for the chick to hatch. In just a few months, the chicks grow into hens or roosters, and the females start laying eggs when they are about 5 months old. This cycle of laying eggs, hatching chicks, and growing into adults continues throughout a hen's life.  \nHens also have special relationships with humans and other animals. Humans have kept hens for thousands of years for their eggs, meat, and feathers. Hens can also live peacefully with other farm animals like cows and sheep, and they can even help control pests by eating insects. However, hens need to be protected from predators like foxes and hawks, as they don't have many defenses.  \nFinally, let's look at how hens are different from other species and some interesting facts. Unlike many other birds, hens can't fly long distances because of their heavy body weight. Did you know that hens communicate with each other using over 30 different sounds? So, that's our friendly neighborhood hen, a small bird with a big personality and a crucial role in our lives.  \n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What colors are hens usually?\u003Cbr>A. Red and yellow B. Purple and pink\u003Cbr>C. Blue and green D. A vibrant mix of white, brown, and\u003Cbr>black\u003Cbr>2) How many different sounds do hens use to communicate?\u003Cbr>A. About 10 different sounds B. About 5 different sounds\u003Cbr>C. Only 1 sound D. Over 30 different sounds\u003Cbr>3) What do hens eat?\u003Cbr>A. Grains like corn and wheat, B. Only grains\u003Cbr>insects, seeds, small mice and\u003Cbr>lizards\u003Cbr>C. Only seeds D. Only insects\u003Cbr>4) Why can't hens fly long distances?\u003Cbr>A. Because they prefer to walk B. Because they don't have wings\u003Cbr>C. Because they are afraid of heights D. Because of their heavy body\u003Cbr>weight\u003Cbr>5) What predators do hens need to be protected from?\u003Cbr>A. Bears and wolves B. Lions and tigers\u003Cbr>C. Foxes and hawks D. Snakes and crocodiles\u003Cbr>6) What is the typical weight of a hen?\u003Cbr>A. 10 to 12 pounds B. 20 to 22 pounds\u003Cbr>C. 5 to 7 pounds D. 15 to 17 pounds\u003Cbr>7) How long does it take for a chick to hatch from an egg?\u003Cbr>A. About 30 days B. About 60 days\u003Cbr>C. About 10 days D. About 21 days\u003Cbr>8) At what age do hens start laying eggs?\u003Cbr>A. About 6 months old B. About 3 months old\u003Cbr>C. About 1 month old D. About 5 months old\u003Cbr>9) How would you describe a hen's personality?\u003Cbr>A. A big bird with a small personality\u003Cbr>B. A small bird with a big personality\u003Cbr>C. A big bird with a big personality\u003Cbr>D. A small bird with a small personality\u003Cbr>10) Why have humans kept hens for thousands of years?\u003Cbr>A. For their companionship B. For their milk\u003Cbr>C. For their eggs, meat, and feathers D. For their wool |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.  \u003Cbr>4.  \u003Cbr>5.  \u003Cbr>6.  \u003Cbr>7.  \u003Cbr>8.  \u003Cbr>9.  \u003Cbr>10.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1-10 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 |\n\nReading [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) Page 3 of 3  \nHello there, let's talk about hens, the most common type of domesticated fowl! 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