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