How to Raise Minks - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary purpose for raising minks?
A) Companionship
B) Meat production
C) Pest control
D) Fur production
  • 2. What type of housing is typically used for mink farming?
A) Open pastures
B) Glass enclosures
C) Wire cages
D) Aquariums
  • 3. What is a common dietary component for farmed minks?
A) Hay
B) Berries
C) Fish
D) Bamboo
  • 4. What is the typical breeding season for minks?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Autumn
  • 5. What is the gestation period of a mink?
A) 90-120 days
B) 40-75 days
C) 150-180 days
D) 20-30 days
  • 6. What is a kit?
A) A type of cage
B) A young mink
C) A disease
D) A dietary supplement
  • 7. What is 'pelting' in mink farming?
A) Removing the fur
B) Cleaning the cages
C) Administering vaccines
D) Feeding the minks
  • 8. What is Aleutian disease?
A) A bacterial infection
B) A nutritional deficiency
C) A viral disease
D) A genetic disorder
  • 9. Which of the following is crucial for mink health?
A) Overcrowding
B) Sanitation
C) Loud music
D) Lack of water
  • 10. What is often added to mink feed to provide necessary nutrients?
A) Gravel
B) Sand
C) Vitamin supplements
D) Cardboard
  • 11. What is the typical lifespan of a mink in captivity?
A) 5-10 years
B) 15-20 years
C) 25-30 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 12. What is the term for a female mink?
A) Doe
B) Jill
C) Sow
D) Buck
  • 13. What is the term for a male mink?
A) Bull
B) Ram
C) Jill
D) Hob
  • 14. Why is biosecurity important in mink farming?
A) Increase fur price
B) Improve mink's singing
C) Prevent disease spread
D) Attract tourists
  • 15. What is a common bedding material used for minks?
A) Metal scraps
B) Wood shavings
C) Glass shards
D) Concrete
  • 16. Which of these is a sign of a healthy mink?
A) Runny nose
B) Lethargy
C) Glossy fur
D) Weight loss
  • 17. What is typically done with mink carcasses after pelting?
A) Sold as pets
B) Left in cages
C) Buried alive
D) Rendering
  • 18. How often are minks typically fed?
A) Never
B) Monthly
C) Weekly
D) Daily
  • 19. What is the ideal temperature range for mink housing?
A) 50-70°F
B) 120-140°F
C) 0-20°F
D) 90-110°F
  • 20. Why is proper ventilation important in mink farming?
A) Reduces ammonia buildup
B) Scares the minks
C) Attracts flies
D) Increases ammonia buildup
  • 21. What is the main consideration when selecting breeding minks?
A) Small size
B) Aggressiveness
C) Color blindness
D) Fur quality
  • 22. What is the purpose of a nest box in a mink cage?
A) Collects waste
B) Provides shelter
C) Generates electricity
D) Holds food
  • 23. What type of predator control is often necessary on mink farms?
A) Ignoring the problem
B) Playing loud music
C) Fencing
D) Offering free food
  • 24. What is the importance of record-keeping in mink farming?
A) Making the farm look organized
B) Entertaining the minks
C) Tracking lineage
D) Avoiding regulations
  • 25. Which government agency typically regulates mink farming?
A) Department of Defense
B) Department of Agriculture
C) Department of Interior
D) Department of Education
  • 26. What is a potential environmental concern related to mink farming?
A) Water pollution
B) Increased biodiversity
C) Reduced carbon emissions
D) Decreased rainfall
  • 27. What is the most common method of euthanasia for minks?
A) Hammer blow
B) Starvation
C) Drowning
D) Carbon dioxide
  • 28. Why is minimizing stress important for minks?
A) Makes them friendlier
B) Reduces their appetite
C) Increases their lifespan
D) Affects fur quality
  • 29. What is the purpose of a 'grading' process after pelting?
A) Clean the cages
B) Administer vaccines
C) Sort by fur quality
D) Feed the minks
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