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