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How to Raise Swans - Exam
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  • 1. What is the primary food source for cygnets (baby swans) in their early weeks?
A) Cracked corn
B) Crickets
C) Dog food
D) Duckweed and other aquatic vegetation
  • 2. What is the term for a young swan?
A) Cygnet
B) Chick
C) Fawn
D) Gosling
  • 3. What is a potential danger swans face in urban ponds?
A) Lack of sunlight
B) Overfeeding by humans
C) Lead poisoning from fishing tackle
D) Attacks by squirrels
  • 4. How much space do a pair of swans need to thrive?
A) A small backyard pond
B) At least 1/2 acre of water and land
C) A birdbath
D) An indoor enclosure
  • 5. What is a common sign that a swan is feeling threatened?
A) Hissing and flapping wings
B) Wagging its tail
C) Sleeping
D) Singing a song
  • 6. What is the typical lifespan of a swan in the wild?
A) 50-100 years
B) 1-5 years
C) 10-20 years
D) 2-3 months
  • 7. What is the best material for a swan's nest?
A) Concrete
B) Metal scraps
C) Aquatic vegetation and reeds
D) Plastic bags
  • 8. What is the typical incubation period for swan eggs?
A) 34-45 days
B) 60-70 days
C) 7-10 days
D) 2 weeks
  • 9. What waterfowl disease can affect swans?
A) Avian Botulism
B) Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
C) Feline Leukemia
D) Canine Distemper
  • 10. What is a sign that a swan might be malnourished?
A) Loud vocalizations
B) Feather plucking
C) Aggressive behavior
D) Excessive preening
  • 11. What predator poses a threat to swan eggs and cygnets?
A) Butterflies
B) Ladybugs
C) Raccoons
D) Earthworms
  • 12. What is the purpose of pinioning a swan?
A) To prevent it from flying
B) To help it swim faster
C) To make it more friendly
D) To attract a mate
  • 13. What supplemental food can be offered to swans?
A) Waterfowl feed pellets
B) Chocolate
C) Potato chips
D) Soda
  • 14. What is the ideal water depth for swans?
A) Completely dry
B) 10 feet
C) 6 inches
D) 2-4 feet
  • 15. What is a good strategy for introducing new swans to an existing group?
A) Immediately separate them
B) Leave them alone to sort things out
C) Supervise their interactions closely
D) Put them in a small cage together
  • 16. What is a potential consequence of overfeeding swans?
A) Water pollution
B) Increased egg production
C) Stronger immune system
D) Decreased aggression
  • 17. What is the purpose of providing a ramp or gentle slope into the water?
A) To scare away predators
B) To make the swans look more attractive
C) To help cygnets easily enter and exit the water
D) To aerate the water
  • 18. What season do swans typically breed in?
A) Autumn
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Summer
  • 19. What does it mean when a swan 'nods' its head?
A) It means the swan is happy
B) It's a sign of aggression or warning
C) It's a sign of hunger
D) It's a sign of affection
  • 20. What is an important consideration for winter care of swans in cold climates?
A) Ensure access to unfrozen water
B) Keep them indoors
C) Trim their wings
D) Feed them only snow
  • 21. What is a risk of keeping multiple male swans together?
A) Calmer temperament
B) Aggressive territorial disputes
C) Increased egg production
D) Cooperative parenting
  • 22. What is the purpose of using a mesh netting around the perimeter of a swan enclosure?
A) To provide shade
B) To deter ducks
C) To protect cygnets from predators
D) To keep the swans from leaving the enclosure
  • 23. Which of the following is NOT a typical threat to swans?
A) Habitat loss
B) Predators
C) Solar flares
D) Oil spills
  • 24. What do swans typically eat?
A) Insects only
B) Small mammals
C) Aquatic plants
D) Rocks
  • 25. What should you do if you find an injured swan?
A) Contact a wildlife rehabilitator
B) Try to treat it yourself
C) Leave it alone
D) Give it bread
  • 26. What does 'cob' refer to in swan terminology?
A) A male swan
B) A swan nest
C) A baby swan
D) A female swan
  • 27. What does 'pen' refer to in swan terminology?
A) Swan food
B) A female swan
C) A male swan
D) A group of swans
  • 28. Why is important to maintain water quality for swans?
A) They can fly away.
B) To give them more room
C) To prevent diseases
D) To make them more attractive
  • 29. What action should you take if a swan repeatedly attacks people?
A) Report it to local wildlife authorities
B) Try to train it yourself
C) Give it food to appease it
D) Ignore the behavior
  • 30. What type of environment do swans need to thrive?
A) Deserts
B) Crowded urban areas
C) Polluted industrial sites
D) Clean water with abundant vegetation
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