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Hens, or female chickens, are one of the most commonly found animals on farms all over the world. These amazing birds come in many shapes, sizes and colors, ranging from small bantam hens to large, fluffy ones with feathers that look like they're wearing a pair of pants! Their bodies are covered in feathers and they have a red or pinkish piece of flesh called a comb on top of their heads.  \nFrom their feathery appearance, let's hop over to the topic of what hens munch on. Hens eat a variety of things including grains, seeds, vegetables and even small bugs! They are also known to peck at the ground in search of tasty morsels hidden in the soil. This healthy diet helps them to produce the eggs that we humans enjoy.  \nSpeaking of eggs, it's time to crack open the life cycle of these fascinating creatures. The life of a hen begins as an egg, which after being incubated for about 21 days, hatches into a cute little chick. These chicks grow rapidly and within five months, they are grown hens laying eggs of their own. Hens can live for several years, and they continue to lay eggs for most of their lives.  \nEggs are a big part of why humans and hens have such a clucktastic relationship! Humans have been keeping hens for thousands of years, not just for their eggs, but also for their meat. Hens have also been known to form bonds with humans, recognizing their faces and voices. So, whether they're providing breakfast or being our feathery friends, hens sure are egg-ceptional animals!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What are the bodies of hens covered in?  \nA. Fur B. Scales C. Feathers D. Spikes  \n2) Why do hens peck at the ground?  \nA. To dull their beak B. They are searching for food  \nC. They are looking for rocks D. They are digging holes to bury  \ntheir eggs  \n3) Which is NOT something hens usually eat?  \nA. Seeds B. Grains C. Vegetables D. Soil  \n4) Where can hens be commonly found?  \nA. In the forest B. In the ocean C. On farms D. In the desert  \n5) Can hens recognize human faces and voices?  \nA. Yes B. They can recognize voices but not  \nfaces  \nC. No D. They can recognize faces but not  \nvoices  \n6) What is the piece of flesh on top of hens' heads called?  \nA. Crest B. Crown C. Crumb D. Comb  \n7) How long does it take for a hen's egg to hatch?  \nA. About 1 day B. About 7 days  \nC. About 21 days D. About 45 days  \n8) How soon can hens start laying eggs of their own?  \nA. Within one month B. Within five months  \nC. Within two months D. Within one year  \n9) For how long do hens live?  \nA. Only 1 year B. About 6 months  \nC. Up to 50 years D. Several years  \n10) How long can hens continue to lay eggs?  \nA. For two years only B. For most of their lives  \nC. For one year only D. They only lay eggs once  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"I started laying eggs the moment I was born. \"  \n12) \"I'm considered fully grown after only 5 months. \"  \n13) \"When I go about my day, I also enjoy eating little bugs hidden in the soil. \"  \n14) \"Did you know we form bonds with humans? We recognize their faces and voices. \"  \n15) \"To keep myself nourished, I enjoy munching on grains, seeds, veggies, and at times even tiny bugs. \"  \n16) \"I don’t like to eat bugs. \"  \n17) \"I stop laying eggs early in my life. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 97 | 95 | 94 | 92 | 91 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 85 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 83 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 69 |\n\n18) \"The red thing on my head, called a comb, helps me stay cool in hot weather. \"  \n19) \"All of us hens look exactly the same, shapes and colors. \"  \n20) \"I refuse to eat vegetables. \"  \n21) \"It only takes me 21 days to go from an egg to a chick. \"  \n22) \"I ","cbCaifWAmx7C5TiM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifWAmx7C5TiM","pdf",162544,11,"English","# Reading\n## Questions 1-10\n## W or N statements 11-29\n## Fact or opinion 30-39\n## True or false 40-49\n## Sentence type 50","[{\"question\":\"What are hens’ bodies covered in?\",\"answer\":\"Hens’ bodies are covered in feathers.\"},{\"question\":\"Why do hens peck at the ground?\",\"answer\":\"They peck at the ground to search for food, including tasty morsels hidden in the soil.\"},{\"question\":\"How long does it take a hen’s egg to hatch?\",\"answer\":\"It takes about 21 days for a hen’s egg to hatch into a chick.\"}]","Hens Reading & Questions - Hen Life Cycle, Diet, and Egg Facts | PDF",1790805346,28]