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How to Raise Ducks - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the ideal brooder temperature for ducklings in their first week?
A) 80-85°F
B) 60-65°F
C) 90-95°F
D) 70-75°F
  • 2. What is the primary food source for ducklings?
A) Grass clippings
B) Duck starter feed
C) Chicken feed
D) Cracked corn
  • 3. How often should ducklings have access to fresh water?
A) Every other day
B) Twice a day
C) Once a day
D) Constantly
  • 4. What is the primary purpose of providing grit to ducks?
A) Attracts insects
B) Keeps them warm
C) Provides calcium
D) Aids digestion
  • 5. Which of these is a common predator of ducks?
A) Squirrel
B) Fox
C) Deer
D) Rabbit
  • 6. What is the term for a baby duck?
A) Fledgling
B) Chick
C) Duckling
D) Gosling
  • 7. What type of enclosure is best for ducks?
A) An indoor room
B) A small cage
C) A secure pen with a water source
D) An open field
  • 8. What is a common sign of a healthy duck?
A) Lethargy and droopiness
B) Feather plucking
C) Loss of appetite
D) Active and alert behavior
  • 9. What is the average lifespan of a domestic duck?
A) 5-10 years
B) 25-30 years
C) 15-20 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 10. What do ducks primarily use their bills for?
A) Singing
B) Building nests
C) Filtering food from water
D) Pecking at predators
  • 11. How much space (square feet) should you provide per duck in a coop?
A) 6-7
B) 4-5
C) 1-2
D) 8-9
  • 12. What is the ideal water depth for ducklings to swim in?
A) Any depth is fine
B) No water until they are adults
C) Shallow enough to stand in
D) Deep enough to dive completely
  • 13. What should you do if a duckling appears sick?
A) Isolate it and seek veterinary advice
B) Release it into the wild
C) Ignore it and hope it gets better
D) Give it extra food
  • 14. Which of these is a good source of niacin for ducklings?
A) Brewer's yeast
B) Baking soda
C) Sand
D) Table sugar
  • 15. What is a group of ducks called?
A) A gaggle
B) A flock
C) A herd
D) A raft or paddling
  • 16. What time of year do ducks typically lay eggs?
A) Summer
B) Spring
C) Fall
D) Winter
  • 17. What is the incubation period for duck eggs?
A) 35 days
B) 28 days
C) 14 days
D) 21 days
  • 18. What type of bedding is suitable for a duck coop?
A) Carpet
B) Concrete
C) Bare ground
D) Straw or wood shavings
  • 19. What is a drake?
A) A male duck
B) A female duck
C) A baby duck
D) A type of duck breed
  • 20. Why is it important to clean a duck's water source regularly?
A) To make it taste better
B) To conserve water
C) To attract more ducks
D) To prevent disease
  • 21. What is a good source of enrichment for ducks?
A) A loud radio
B) A mud puddle
C) A clean, dry pen
D) A small, empty bucket
  • 22. What is the most common cause of leg problems in ducklings?
A) Cold temperatures
B) Slippery surfaces
C) Too much exercise
D) Too much sunlight
  • 23. Which of the following plants is toxic to ducks?
A) Nightshade
B) Grass
C) Clover
D) Dandelions
  • 24. What does 'candling' duck eggs refer to?
A) Checking for fertility with a bright light
B) Painting the eggs
C) Cooking the eggs
D) Washing the eggs
  • 25. At what age can ducklings typically be introduced to a pond or larger body of water (with supervision)?
A) Immediately after hatching
B) Around 1-2 weeks
C) Around 4-6 weeks
D) Only when fully grown
  • 26. What should you do to protect ducks from avian influenza?
A) Ignore the risks
B) Give them antibiotics preventatively
C) Let them roam freely without any restrictions
D) Practice good biosecurity
  • 27. What is the best way to prevent bumblefoot in ducks?
A) Restrict their access to water
B) Make them wear shoes
C) Provide clean, dry bedding
D) Overfeed them
  • 28. What type of fencing is best for a duck run?
A) Electric fence
B) Wire mesh
C) No fence at all
D) Wooden fence
  • 29. Why should you avoid using cedar shavings as bedding for ducks?
A) They are too expensive
B) They can cause respiratory problems
C) They attract predators
D) Ducks don't like the smell
  • 30. What is the purpose of a preen gland in ducks?
A) To attract mates
B) To waterproof their feathers
C) To help them fly
D) To regulate their body temperature
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