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