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How to Care for Ducks
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 1. What is the most important thing to provide for ducks?
A) Clean water
B) Duck treats
C) Mirrors
D) A dry coop
  • 2. What type of enclosure is best for ducks?
A) An indoor aquarium
B) A secure pen with a pond or pool
C) A small cage
D) An open field with no fencing
  • 3. How often should duck water be changed?
A) Daily, or more often if it's dirty
B) Monthly
C) Weekly
D) Only when it evaporates
  • 4. What is a good staple food for ducks?
A) Dog food
B) Duck feed pellets
C) Cat food
D) Bread
  • 5. Why shouldn't you feed ducks bread?
A) It's nutritionally poor and can lead to health problems
B) It makes them too noisy
C) It's too expensive
D) Ducks don't like it
  • 6. What treats are generally safe for ducks?
A) Mealworms and greens
B) Onions
C) Avocado
D) Chocolate
  • 7. How much space do ducks need?
A) 1 square foot per duck
B) They don't need much space
C) 20 square feet for the entire flock
D) 4-6 square feet per duck in the coop, more outside
  • 8. What is the purpose of grit for ducks?
A) To help them swim
B) To aid in digestion
C) To keep them clean
D) To build their nests
  • 9. How often do ducks typically lay eggs?
A) Never
B) Almost daily during laying season
C) Once a month
D) Once a year
  • 10. What is a common predator of ducks?
A) Rabbits
B) Earthworms
C) Butterflies
D) Foxes
  • 11. How can you protect ducks from predators?
A) Ignoring them
B) Leaving food out for the predators
C) Playing loud music
D) Secure fencing and a covered run
  • 12. What is a sign of a healthy duck?
A) Coughing and sneezing
B) Bright eyes and active behavior
C) Lack of appetite
D) Lethargy and ruffled feathers
  • 13. What type of bedding is suitable for a duck coop?
A) Carpet
B) Concrete
C) Straw or wood shavings
D) Glass
  • 14. Why do ducks need access to sunlight?
A) To attract mates
B) To stay warm
C) To find food
D) For vitamin D production
  • 15. At what age can ducklings typically swim?
A) Several weeks old
B) Never
C) A few days old, with supervision
D) Immediately after hatching
  • 16. What is 'brooding' in ducks?
A) The process of molting
B) Keeping eggs warm until they hatch
C) Cleaning their feathers
D) A type of duck disease
  • 17. What temperature is ideal for brooding ducklings?
A) 90-95°F in the first week, gradually decreasing
B) 120-130°F
C) Room temperature
D) 40-50°F
  • 18. What is molting?
A) Laying eggs
B) The process of shedding old feathers and growing new ones
C) Sleeping
D) Drinking water
  • 19. How often do ducks typically molt?
A) Every month
B) Every day
C) Never
D) Once or twice a year
  • 20. What can you do to help ducks during molting?
A) Restrict their food intake
B) Give them antibiotics
C) Provide extra protein in their diet
D) Shave their feathers
  • 21. What is bumblefoot in ducks?
A) A respiratory illness
B) A feather problem
C) A type of parasite
D) A bacterial infection in the foot
  • 22. How can you prevent bumblefoot?
A) Maintain clean and dry bedding
B) Keep them indoors constantly
C) Overfeed them
D) Use harsh chemicals in their enclosure
  • 23. What is wry neck in ducklings?
A) A digestive issue
B) A common type of feather disease
C) A genetic defect causing webbed feet
D) A vitamin deficiency causing the neck to twist
  • 24. How can you prevent wry neck?
A) Force them to stretch their necks
B) Avoid giving them any vitamins
C) Ensure proper niacin (vitamin B3) intake
D) Keep them in the dark
  • 25. What is a drake?
A) A type of duck disease
B) A female duck
C) A baby duck
D) A male duck
  • 26. What is a duckling?
A) A male duck
B) A female duck
C) A baby duck
D) A type of adult duck
  • 27. Can ducks fly?
A) Ducks cannot fly at all
B) All ducks can fly extremely well
C) Some breeds can fly well, others cannot
D) Only domestic ducks can fly
  • 28. Do ducks need a coop?
A) Yes, for protection from predators and weather
B) No, they are fine outdoors all the time
C) Only in the winter
D) Only if they are sick
  • 29. What is the average lifespan of a domestic duck?
A) 20-30 years
B) 8-12 years
C) 1-2 years
D) 6 months
  • 30. Why do ducks preen?
A) To remove parasites
B) To cool down in the sun
C) To waterproof their feathers with oil
D) To attract mates with shiny feathers
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