How to Raise Ducks
  • 1. What is the ideal brooder temperature for ducklings in their first week?
A) 60-65°F
B) 70-75°F
C) 90-95°F
D) 80-85°F
  • 2. What is the primary food source for ducklings?
A) Duck starter feed
B) Grass clippings
C) Cracked corn
D) Chicken feed
  • 3. How often should ducklings have access to fresh water?
A) Twice a day
B) Constantly
C) Once a day
D) Every other day
  • 4. What is the primary purpose of providing grit to ducks?
A) Keeps them warm
B) Provides calcium
C) Aids digestion
D) Attracts insects
  • 5. Which of these is a common predator of ducks?
A) Squirrel
B) Deer
C) Rabbit
D) Fox
  • 6. What is the term for a baby duck?
A) Chick
B) Fledgling
C) Gosling
D) Duckling
  • 7. What type of enclosure is best for ducks?
A) An open field
B) A secure pen with a water source
C) An indoor room
D) A small cage
  • 8. What is a common sign of a healthy duck?
A) Feather plucking
B) Active and alert behavior
C) Lethargy and droopiness
D) Loss of appetite
  • 9. What is the average lifespan of a domestic duck?
A) 5-10 years
B) 15-20 years
C) 25-30 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 10. What do ducks primarily use their bills for?
A) Singing
B) Building nests
C) Filtering food from water
D) Pecking at predators
  • 11. How much space (square feet) should you provide per duck in a coop?
A) 1-2
B) 4-5
C) 6-7
D) 8-9
  • 12. What is the ideal water depth for ducklings to swim in?
A) Shallow enough to stand in
B) No water until they are adults
C) Any depth is fine
D) Deep enough to dive completely
  • 13. What should you do if a duckling appears sick?
A) Give it extra food
B) Isolate it and seek veterinary advice
C) Release it into the wild
D) Ignore it and hope it gets better
  • 14. Which of these is a good source of niacin for ducklings?
A) Baking soda
B) Brewer's yeast
C) Sand
D) Table sugar
  • 15. What is a group of ducks called?
A) A flock
B) A herd
C) A raft or paddling
D) A gaggle
  • 16. What time of year do ducks typically lay eggs?
A) Summer
B) Fall
C) Winter
D) Spring
  • 17. What is the incubation period for duck eggs?
A) 14 days
B) 28 days
C) 35 days
D) 21 days
  • 18. What type of bedding is suitable for a duck coop?
A) Bare ground
B) Concrete
C) Carpet
D) Straw or wood shavings
  • 19. What is a drake?
A) A male duck
B) A type of duck breed
C) A baby duck
D) A female duck
  • 20. Why is it important to clean a duck's water source regularly?
A) To prevent disease
B) To conserve water
C) To make it taste better
D) To attract more ducks
  • 21. What is a good source of enrichment for ducks?
A) A clean, dry pen
B) A small, empty bucket
C) A mud puddle
D) A loud radio
  • 22. What is the most common cause of leg problems in ducklings?
A) Too much exercise
B) Slippery surfaces
C) Cold temperatures
D) Too much sunlight
  • 23. Which of the following plants is toxic to ducks?
A) Grass
B) Nightshade
C) Clover
D) Dandelions
  • 24. What does 'candling' duck eggs refer to?
A) Cooking the eggs
B) Checking for fertility with a bright light
C) Painting the eggs
D) Washing the eggs
  • 25. At what age can ducklings typically be introduced to a pond or larger body of water (with supervision)?
A) Around 1-2 weeks
B) Around 4-6 weeks
C) Immediately after hatching
D) Only when fully grown
  • 26. What should you do to protect ducks from avian influenza?
A) Let them roam freely without any restrictions
B) Give them antibiotics preventatively
C) Practice good biosecurity
D) Ignore the risks
  • 27. What is the best way to prevent bumblefoot in ducks?
A) Overfeed them
B) Provide clean, dry bedding
C) Restrict their access to water
D) Make them wear shoes
  • 28. What type of fencing is best for a duck run?
A) No fence at all
B) Electric fence
C) Wooden fence
D) Wire mesh
  • 29. Why should you avoid using cedar shavings as bedding for ducks?
A) They can cause respiratory problems
B) They are too expensive
C) Ducks don't like the smell
D) They attract predators
  • 30. What is the purpose of a preen gland in ducks?
A) To attract mates
B) To waterproof their feathers
C) To help them fly
D) To regulate their body temperature
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