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How to Raise Doves - Exam
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  • 1. What is the ideal cage size for a pair of doves?
A) 48x48x48 inches
B) 6x6x6 inches
C) 12x12x12 inches
D) 24x24x24 inches
  • 2. What type of diet should doves primarily eat?
A) Rodent food
B) Insects
C) Fruits
D) Seed mix
  • 3. How often should you clean a dove's cage?
A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Yearly
D) Never
  • 4. What nesting material is suitable for doves?
A) Glass shards
B) Metal shavings
C) Plastic wrap
D) Hay
  • 5. How many eggs do doves typically lay?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Five
D) One
  • 6. What is the incubation period for dove eggs?
A) 60-70 days
B) 14-18 days
C) 7-10 days
D) 25-30 days
  • 7. What is 'crop milk'?
A) Dove urine
B) Dove sweat
C) A type of seed
D) Substance fed to chicks
  • 8. At what age do doves usually fledge?
A) 6-8 weeks
B) 1 week
C) 3-4 weeks
D) 12 weeks
  • 9. What mineral is essential for dove health and egg production?
A) Calcium
B) Sodium
C) Potassium
D) Iron
  • 10. How often should doves be provided with fresh water?
A) Daily
B) Only when thirsty
C) Monthly
D) Weekly
  • 11. Which of these is a common dove disease?
A) Chickenpox
B) Measles
C) Asthma
D) Canker
  • 12. What should you do if a dove appears sick?
A) Consult a vet
B) Release it into the wild
C) Give it sugar water
D) Ignore it
  • 13. What is the average lifespan of a domestic dove?
A) 1-2 years
B) 20-25 years
C) 5 years
D) 10-15 years
  • 14. Which of the following can be toxic to doves?
A) Avocado
B) Lettuce
C) Apples
D) Carrots
  • 15. Why should doves be protected from drafts?
A) Susceptible to respiratory issues
B) They enjoy drafts
C) It helps them preen
D) It keeps them cool
  • 16. What is a good way to bond with your doves?
A) Ignoring them
B) Yelling at them
C) Spraying them with water
D) Hand feeding
  • 17. What is a common sign that doves are stressed?
A) Loud cooing
B) Rapid flying
C) Feather plucking
D) Increased appetite
  • 18. What type of grit is important for doves?
A) Dirt
B) Sand
C) Sugar
D) Insoluble grit
  • 19. At what age can you usually determine the sex of a dove?
A) One week old
B) One month old
C) At birth
D) Several months
  • 20. What is a necessary item to include in the cage?
A) Bells
B) Perches
C) Mirrors
D) Small rodents
  • 21. What is an easy way to provide mental stimulation for doves?
A) Rotate toys
B) Play loud music all day
C) Confine them to a small space
D) Never change their cage
  • 22. What is the recommended humidity level in the cage?
A) Extremely humid
B) Extremely dry
C) Moderate
D) Irrelevant
  • 23. When should baby doves be removed from the nest after fledging?
A) After two weeks
B) They stay with parents
C) Immediately
D) After one week
  • 24. What is a common parasite that affects doves?
A) Butterflies
B) Mites
C) Spiders
D) Bees
  • 25. What is an ideal temperature range for doves?
A) 90-100°F
B) 30-40°F
C) 65-80°F
D) Below 0°F
  • 26. What behavior indicates a dove is ready to breed?
A) Aggression
B) Nesting
C) Eating less
D) Sleeping more
  • 27. How should you introduce a new dove to an existing pair?
A) Forceful interaction
B) Immediately release
C) Never introduce
D) Slowly, supervised
  • 28. What is the purpose of providing a bath for doves?
A) Feather health
B) To cool them
C) To hydrate them
D) Entertainment
  • 29. What sound do doves typically make?
A) Screaming
B) Cooing
C) Barking
D) Meowing
  • 30. What is important to consider when placing a dove cage?
A) Away from predators
B) Near a window
C) On the floor
D) In a dark room
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