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How to Raise Minks - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the primary purpose for raising minks?
A) Companionship
B) Pest control
C) Fur production
D) Meat production
  • 2. What type of housing is typically used for mink farming?
A) Open pastures
B) Aquariums
C) Glass enclosures
D) Wire cages
  • 3. What is a common dietary component for farmed minks?
A) Hay
B) Bamboo
C) Fish
D) Berries
  • 4. What is the typical breeding season for minks?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Spring
D) Autumn
  • 5. What is the gestation period of a mink?
A) 40-75 days
B) 90-120 days
C) 20-30 days
D) 150-180 days
  • 6. What is a kit?
A) A disease
B) A dietary supplement
C) A type of cage
D) A young mink
  • 7. What is 'pelting' in mink farming?
A) Administering vaccines
B) Feeding the minks
C) Removing the fur
D) Cleaning the cages
  • 8. What is Aleutian disease?
A) A viral disease
B) A genetic disorder
C) A bacterial infection
D) A nutritional deficiency
  • 9. Which of the following is crucial for mink health?
A) Sanitation
B) Overcrowding
C) Lack of water
D) Loud music
  • 10. What is often added to mink feed to provide necessary nutrients?
A) Vitamin supplements
B) Cardboard
C) Sand
D) Gravel
  • 11. What is the typical lifespan of a mink in captivity?
A) 5-10 years
B) 25-30 years
C) 15-20 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 12. What is the term for a female mink?
A) Jill
B) Sow
C) Doe
D) Buck
  • 13. What is the term for a male mink?
A) Jill
B) Bull
C) Ram
D) Hob
  • 14. Why is biosecurity important in mink farming?
A) Increase fur price
B) Attract tourists
C) Prevent disease spread
D) Improve mink's singing
  • 15. What is a common bedding material used for minks?
A) Glass shards
B) Metal scraps
C) Concrete
D) Wood shavings
  • 16. Which of these is a sign of a healthy mink?
A) Weight loss
B) Glossy fur
C) Runny nose
D) Lethargy
  • 17. What is typically done with mink carcasses after pelting?
A) Sold as pets
B) Buried alive
C) Rendering
D) Left in cages
  • 18. How often are minks typically fed?
A) Daily
B) Monthly
C) Weekly
D) Never
  • 19. What is the ideal temperature range for mink housing?
A) 90-110°F
B) 0-20°F
C) 50-70°F
D) 120-140°F
  • 20. Why is proper ventilation important in mink farming?
A) Increases ammonia buildup
B) Scares the minks
C) Attracts flies
D) Reduces ammonia buildup
  • 21. What is the main consideration when selecting breeding minks?
A) Color blindness
B) Small size
C) Fur quality
D) Aggressiveness
  • 22. What is the purpose of a nest box in a mink cage?
A) Provides shelter
B) Collects waste
C) Holds food
D) Generates electricity
  • 23. What type of predator control is often necessary on mink farms?
A) Ignoring the problem
B) Playing loud music
C) Fencing
D) Offering free food
  • 24. What is the importance of record-keeping in mink farming?
A) Avoiding regulations
B) Entertaining the minks
C) Making the farm look organized
D) Tracking lineage
  • 25. Which government agency typically regulates mink farming?
A) Department of Defense
B) Department of Interior
C) Department of Education
D) Department of Agriculture
  • 26. What is a potential environmental concern related to mink farming?
A) Increased biodiversity
B) Water pollution
C) Decreased rainfall
D) Reduced carbon emissions
  • 27. What is the most common method of euthanasia for minks?
A) Starvation
B) Hammer blow
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Drowning
  • 28. Why is minimizing stress important for minks?
A) Affects fur quality
B) Increases their lifespan
C) Makes them friendlier
D) Reduces their appetite
  • 29. What is the purpose of a 'grading' process after pelting?
A) Administer vaccines
B) Clean the cages
C) Sort by fur quality
D) Feed the minks
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