How to Raise Swans - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary food source for cygnets (baby swans) in their early weeks?
A) Cracked corn
B) Duckweed and other aquatic vegetation
C) Dog food
D) Crickets
  • 2. What is the term for a young swan?
A) Fawn
B) Gosling
C) Cygnet
D) Chick
  • 3. What is a potential danger swans face in urban ponds?
A) Lack of sunlight
B) Lead poisoning from fishing tackle
C) Attacks by squirrels
D) Overfeeding by humans
  • 4. How much space do a pair of swans need to thrive?
A) At least 1/2 acre of water and land
B) A birdbath
C) A small backyard pond
D) An indoor enclosure
  • 5. What is a common sign that a swan is feeling threatened?
A) Singing a song
B) Hissing and flapping wings
C) Sleeping
D) Wagging its tail
  • 6. What is the typical lifespan of a swan in the wild?
A) 2-3 months
B) 50-100 years
C) 10-20 years
D) 1-5 years
  • 7. What is the best material for a swan's nest?
A) Aquatic vegetation and reeds
B) Concrete
C) Plastic bags
D) Metal scraps
  • 8. What is the typical incubation period for swan eggs?
A) 7-10 days
B) 34-45 days
C) 2 weeks
D) 60-70 days
  • 9. What waterfowl disease can affect swans?
A) Feline Leukemia
B) Canine Distemper
C) Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
D) Avian Botulism
  • 10. What is a sign that a swan might be malnourished?
A) Feather plucking
B) Excessive preening
C) Aggressive behavior
D) Loud vocalizations
  • 11. What predator poses a threat to swan eggs and cygnets?
A) Butterflies
B) Earthworms
C) Ladybugs
D) Raccoons
  • 12. What is the purpose of pinioning a swan?
A) To prevent it from flying
B) To help it swim faster
C) To make it more friendly
D) To attract a mate
  • 13. What supplemental food can be offered to swans?
A) Soda
B) Waterfowl feed pellets
C) Potato chips
D) Chocolate
  • 14. What is the ideal water depth for swans?
A) 6 inches
B) Completely dry
C) 10 feet
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) Supervise their interactions closely
D) Put them in a small cage together
  • 16. What is a potential consequence of overfeeding swans?
A) Increased egg production
B) Stronger immune system
C) Water pollution
D) Decreased aggression
  • 17. What is the purpose of providing a ramp or gentle slope into the water?
A) To make the swans look more attractive
B) To help cygnets easily enter and exit the water
C) To aerate the water
D) To scare away predators
  • 18. What season do swans typically breed in?
A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Autumn
D) Summer
  • 19. What does it mean when a swan 'nods' its head?
A) It's a sign of affection
B) It means the swan is happy
C) It's a sign of aggression or warning
D) It's a sign of hunger
  • 20. What is an important consideration for winter care of swans in cold climates?
A) Ensure access to unfrozen water
B) Feed them only snow
C) Keep them indoors
D) Trim their wings
  • 21. What is a risk of keeping multiple male swans together?
A) Increased egg production
B) Aggressive territorial disputes
C) Calmer temperament
D) Cooperative parenting
  • 22. What is the purpose of using a mesh netting around the perimeter of a swan enclosure?
A) To deter ducks
B) To keep the swans from leaving the enclosure
C) To protect cygnets from predators
D) To provide shade
  • 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) Rocks
B) Small mammals
C) Insects only
D) Aquatic plants
  • 25. What should you do if you find an injured swan?
A) Leave it alone
B) Give it bread
C) Contact a wildlife rehabilitator
D) Try to treat it yourself
  • 26. What does 'cob' refer to in swan terminology?
A) A male swan
B) A swan nest
C) A female swan
D) A baby swan
  • 27. What does 'pen' refer to in swan terminology?
A) A male swan
B) Swan food
C) A female swan
D) A group of swans
  • 28. Why is important to maintain water quality for swans?
A) They can fly away.
B) To give them more room
C) To make them more attractive
D) To prevent diseases
  • 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) Deserts
C) Polluted industrial sites
D) Clean water with abundant vegetation
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