How to Care for Ducks
  • 1. What is the most important thing to provide for ducks?
A) Duck treats
B) Clean water
C) Mirrors
D) A dry coop
  • 2. What type of enclosure is best for ducks?
A) A small cage
B) An open field with no fencing
C) A secure pen with a pond or pool
D) An indoor aquarium
  • 3. How often should duck water be changed?
A) Monthly
B) Only when it evaporates
C) Weekly
D) Daily, or more often if it's dirty
  • 4. What is a good staple food for ducks?
A) Cat food
B) Dog food
C) Duck feed pellets
D) Bread
  • 5. Why shouldn't you feed ducks bread?
A) Ducks don't like it
B) It's nutritionally poor and can lead to health problems
C) It's too expensive
D) It makes them too noisy
  • 6. What treats are generally safe for ducks?
A) Avocado
B) Onions
C) Chocolate
D) Mealworms and greens
  • 7. How much space do ducks need?
A) They don't need much space
B) 4-6 square feet per duck in the coop, more outside
C) 1 square foot per duck
D) 20 square feet for the entire flock
  • 8. What is the purpose of grit for ducks?
A) To build their nests
B) To aid in digestion
C) To help them swim
D) To keep them clean
  • 9. How often do ducks typically lay eggs?
A) Once a month
B) Never
C) Almost daily during laying season
D) Once a year
  • 10. What is a common predator of ducks?
A) Butterflies
B) Earthworms
C) Rabbits
D) Foxes
  • 11. How can you protect ducks from predators?
A) Ignoring them
B) Secure fencing and a covered run
C) Playing loud music
D) Leaving food out for the predators
  • 12. What is a sign of a healthy duck?
A) Lethargy and ruffled feathers
B) Lack of appetite
C) Bright eyes and active behavior
D) Coughing and sneezing
  • 13. What type of bedding is suitable for a duck coop?
A) Straw or wood shavings
B) Glass
C) Concrete
D) Carpet
  • 14. Why do ducks need access to sunlight?
A) To attract mates
B) To find food
C) To stay warm
D) For vitamin D production
  • 15. At what age can ducklings typically swim?
A) Never
B) Immediately after hatching
C) Several weeks old
D) A few days old, with supervision
  • 16. What is 'brooding' in ducks?
A) Keeping eggs warm until they hatch
B) The process of molting
C) A type of duck disease
D) Cleaning their feathers
  • 17. What temperature is ideal for brooding ducklings?
A) 120-130°F
B) 90-95°F in the first week, gradually decreasing
C) Room temperature
D) 40-50°F
  • 18. What is molting?
A) The process of shedding old feathers and growing new ones
B) Laying eggs
C) Sleeping
D) Drinking water
  • 19. How often do ducks typically molt?
A) Every month
B) Once or twice a year
C) Every day
D) Never
  • 20. What can you do to help ducks during molting?
A) Shave their feathers
B) Give them antibiotics
C) Provide extra protein in their diet
D) Restrict their food intake
  • 21. What is bumblefoot in ducks?
A) A respiratory illness
B) A bacterial infection in the foot
C) A feather problem
D) A type of parasite
  • 22. How can you prevent bumblefoot?
A) Keep them indoors constantly
B) Overfeed them
C) Use harsh chemicals in their enclosure
D) Maintain clean and dry bedding
  • 23. What is wry neck in ducklings?
A) A common type of feather disease
B) A genetic defect causing webbed feet
C) A digestive issue
D) A vitamin deficiency causing the neck to twist
  • 24. How can you prevent wry neck?
A) Ensure proper niacin (vitamin B3) intake
B) Avoid giving them any vitamins
C) Keep them in the dark
D) Force them to stretch their necks
  • 25. What is a drake?
A) A baby duck
B) A male duck
C) A type of duck disease
D) A female duck
  • 26. What is a duckling?
A) A baby duck
B) A type of adult duck
C) A female duck
D) A male duck
  • 27. Can ducks fly?
A) Some breeds can fly well, others cannot
B) Ducks cannot fly at all
C) Only domestic ducks can fly
D) All ducks can fly extremely well
  • 28. Do ducks need a coop?
A) Yes, for protection from predators and weather
B) No, they are fine outdoors all the time
C) Only if they are sick
D) Only in the winter
  • 29. What is the average lifespan of a domestic duck?
A) 6 months
B) 1-2 years
C) 8-12 years
D) 20-30 years
  • 30. Why do ducks preen?
A) To waterproof their feathers with oil
B) To remove parasites
C) To cool down in the sun
D) To attract mates with shiny feathers
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