How to Raise Doves
  • 1. What is the ideal cage size for a pair of doves?
A) 48x48x48 inches
B) 24x24x24 inches
C) 12x12x12 inches
D) 6x6x6 inches
  • 2. What type of diet should doves primarily eat?
A) Fruits
B) Insects
C) Seed mix
D) Rodent food
  • 3. How often should you clean a dove's cage?
A) Never
B) Yearly
C) Monthly
D) Weekly
  • 4. What nesting material is suitable for doves?
A) Metal shavings
B) Plastic wrap
C) Glass shards
D) Hay
  • 5. How many eggs do doves typically lay?
A) Two
B) Three
C) One
D) Five
  • 6. What is the incubation period for dove eggs?
A) 60-70 days
B) 25-30 days
C) 7-10 days
D) 14-18 days
  • 7. What is 'crop milk'?
A) Dove sweat
B) Substance fed to chicks
C) A type of seed
D) Dove urine
  • 8. At what age do doves usually fledge?
A) 3-4 weeks
B) 12 weeks
C) 1 week
D) 6-8 weeks
  • 9. What mineral is essential for dove health and egg production?
A) Calcium
B) Potassium
C) Iron
D) Sodium
  • 10. How often should doves be provided with fresh water?
A) Weekly
B) Daily
C) Only when thirsty
D) Monthly
  • 11. Which of these is a common dove disease?
A) Asthma
B) Measles
C) Chickenpox
D) Canker
  • 12. What should you do if a dove appears sick?
A) Ignore it
B) Give it sugar water
C) Release it into the wild
D) Consult a vet
  • 13. What is the average lifespan of a domestic dove?
A) 20-25 years
B) 5 years
C) 10-15 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 14. Which of the following can be toxic to doves?
A) Avocado
B) Carrots
C) Apples
D) Lettuce
  • 15. Why should doves be protected from drafts?
A) It helps them preen
B) Susceptible to respiratory issues
C) They enjoy drafts
D) It keeps them cool
  • 16. What is a good way to bond with your doves?
A) Yelling at them
B) Ignoring them
C) Spraying them with water
D) Hand feeding
  • 17. What is a common sign that doves are stressed?
A) Increased appetite
B) Feather plucking
C) Loud cooing
D) Rapid flying
  • 18. What type of grit is important for doves?
A) Sand
B) Sugar
C) Insoluble grit
D) Dirt
  • 19. At what age can you usually determine the sex of a dove?
A) One week old
B) At birth
C) Several months
D) One month old
  • 20. What is a necessary item to include in the cage?
A) Small rodents
B) Mirrors
C) Perches
D) Bells
  • 21. What is an easy way to provide mental stimulation for doves?
A) Rotate toys
B) Never change their cage
C) Play loud music all day
D) Confine them to a small space
  • 22. What is the recommended humidity level in the cage?
A) Extremely humid
B) Extremely dry
C) Moderate
D) Irrelevant
  • 23. When should baby doves be removed from the nest after fledging?
A) Immediately
B) After one week
C) They stay with parents
D) After two weeks
  • 24. What is a common parasite that affects doves?
A) Bees
B) Spiders
C) Mites
D) Butterflies
  • 25. What is an ideal temperature range for doves?
A) 90-100°F
B) 65-80°F
C) 30-40°F
D) Below 0°F
  • 26. What behavior indicates a dove is ready to breed?
A) Eating less
B) Sleeping more
C) Aggression
D) Nesting
  • 27. How should you introduce a new dove to an existing pair?
A) Immediately release
B) Never introduce
C) Slowly, supervised
D) Forceful interaction
  • 28. What is the purpose of providing a bath for doves?
A) To cool them
B) Feather health
C) Entertainment
D) To hydrate them
  • 29. What sound do doves typically make?
A) Barking
B) Cooing
C) Meowing
D) Screaming
  • 30. What is important to consider when placing a dove cage?
A) Near a window
B) On the floor
C) In a dark room
D) Away from predators
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