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