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