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