How to Raise Swans
  • 1. What is the primary food source for cygnets (baby swans) in their early weeks?
A) Crickets
B) Cracked corn
C) Duckweed and other aquatic vegetation
D) Dog food
  • 2. What is the term for a young swan?
A) Chick
B) Cygnet
C) Gosling
D) Fawn
  • 3. What is a potential danger swans face in urban ponds?
A) Lead poisoning from fishing tackle
B) Attacks by squirrels
C) Lack of sunlight
D) Overfeeding by humans
  • 4. How much space do a pair of swans need to thrive?
A) A birdbath
B) An indoor enclosure
C) A small backyard pond
D) At least 1/2 acre of water and land
  • 5. What is a common sign that a swan is feeling threatened?
A) Singing a song
B) Sleeping
C) Wagging its tail
D) Hissing and flapping wings
  • 6. What is the typical lifespan of a swan in the wild?
A) 2-3 months
B) 50-100 years
C) 1-5 years
D) 10-20 years
  • 7. What is the best material for a swan's nest?
A) Aquatic vegetation and reeds
B) Metal scraps
C) Plastic bags
D) Concrete
  • 8. What is the typical incubation period for swan eggs?
A) 7-10 days
B) 2 weeks
C) 60-70 days
D) 34-45 days
  • 9. What waterfowl disease can affect swans?
A) Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
B) Avian Botulism
C) Canine Distemper
D) Feline Leukemia
  • 10. What is a sign that a swan might be malnourished?
A) Feather plucking
B) Loud vocalizations
C) Excessive preening
D) Aggressive behavior
  • 11. What predator poses a threat to swan eggs and cygnets?
A) Ladybugs
B) Butterflies
C) Raccoons
D) Earthworms
  • 12. What is the purpose of pinioning a swan?
A) To make it more friendly
B) To attract a mate
C) To help it swim faster
D) To prevent it from flying
  • 13. What supplemental food can be offered to swans?
A) Soda
B) Chocolate
C) Waterfowl feed pellets
D) Potato chips
  • 14. What is the ideal water depth for swans?
A) 10 feet
B) 6 inches
C) Completely dry
D) 2-4 feet
  • 15. What is a good strategy for introducing new swans to an existing group?
A) Leave them alone to sort things out
B) Immediately separate them
C) Put them in a small cage together
D) Supervise their interactions closely
  • 16. What is a potential consequence of overfeeding swans?
A) Increased egg production
B) Water pollution
C) Decreased aggression
D) Stronger immune system
  • 17. What is the purpose of providing a ramp or gentle slope into the water?
A) To aerate the water
B) To scare away predators
C) To make the swans look more attractive
D) To help cygnets easily enter and exit the water
  • 18. What season do swans typically breed in?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Autumn
  • 19. What does it mean when a swan 'nods' its head?
A) It's a sign of hunger
B) It means the swan is happy
C) It's a sign of aggression or warning
D) It's a sign of affection
  • 20. What is an important consideration for winter care of swans in cold climates?
A) Feed them only snow
B) Ensure access to unfrozen water
C) Keep them indoors
D) Trim their wings
  • 21. What is a risk of keeping multiple male swans together?
A) Cooperative parenting
B) Calmer temperament
C) Increased egg production
D) Aggressive territorial disputes
  • 22. What is the purpose of using a mesh netting around the perimeter of a swan enclosure?
A) To provide shade
B) To deter ducks
C) To keep the swans from leaving the enclosure
D) To protect cygnets from predators
  • 23. Which of the following is NOT a typical threat to swans?
A) Oil spills
B) Solar flares
C) Predators
D) Habitat loss
  • 24. What do swans typically eat?
A) Small mammals
B) Rocks
C) Aquatic plants
D) Insects only
  • 25. What should you do if you find an injured swan?
A) Give it bread
B) Contact a wildlife rehabilitator
C) Try to treat it yourself
D) Leave it alone
  • 26. What does 'cob' refer to in swan terminology?
A) A male swan
B) A swan nest
C) A baby swan
D) A female swan
  • 27. What does 'pen' refer to in swan terminology?
A) A group of swans
B) A male swan
C) A female swan
D) Swan food
  • 28. Why is important to maintain water quality for swans?
A) To prevent diseases
B) They can fly away.
C) To give them more room
D) To make them more attractive
  • 29. What action should you take if a swan repeatedly attacks people?
A) Ignore the behavior
B) Give it food to appease it
C) Try to train it yourself
D) Report it to local wildlife authorities
  • 30. What type of environment do swans need to thrive?
A) Crowded urban areas
B) Clean water with abundant vegetation
C) Deserts
D) Polluted industrial sites
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