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