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