Deck 10: Avian Breed Identification and Production Management

Question 1

Birds can be stressed out from handling and could die of heart failure.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

It is recommended that small birds be handled as much as possible.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

It is best to allow all birds to perch on your hand for proper restraint.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Birds have natural biting and screaming behaviors because in the wild they:

A) are natural prey
B) have a social ranking
C) want to be dominant
D) all of the above

Question 5

The total number of eggs in a nest at one time is called a:

A) brood
B) flock
C) group
D) clutch

Question 6

A towel should always be used to restrain a bird.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is TRUE about avian breeding and reproduction?

A) Breeding pairs should be under 1 year of age
B) All breeding pairs bond and mate
C) Handling eggs is ideal for checking for damage
D) Female birds should have diet supplements

Question 8

Which of the following avian diseases does not typically show signs but birds still shed the disease?

A) knemidokoptes
B) egg bound
C) PBFD
D) psittacosis

Question 9

Birds have the emotions and intelligence of a:

A) teenager
B) child
C) adult
D) senior citizen

Question 10

Two hands are always needed to restrain a small bird.

Question 11

Which of the following food is NOT safe food for birds to eat?

A) avocado
B) broccoli
C) banana
D) papaya

Question 12

Holding the chest of birds is the best way to prevent them from injuring
their wings.

Question 13

The condition in birds that causes straining and a swollen abdomen is:

A) egg bound
B) psittacosis
C) PBFD
D) knemidokoptes

Question 14

Birds that are accustomed to human handling are easier to handle than birds that are not.

Question 15

Birds have this many toes or digits on each foot:

A) 6
B) 4
C) 5
D) 3

Question 16

When handling birds, it is always best to use a towel.

Question 17

Birds may bite but typically do not cause major injuries.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A) Birds learn by repetition
B) Birds are territorial
C) Birds try to be the head of the household
D) Birds should be yelled at to correct and punish them

Question 19

When handling large birds that are not accustomed to handling, one should
use a heavy towel or gloves.

Question 20

What is used to determine the gender of a bird?

A) feather sample
B) blood sample
C) DNA test
D) all of the above

Question 21

When handling large birds, there is no chance of injury when using a towel or gloves.

Question 22

Psittacosis is commonly called _____________ _____________.

Question 23

A bird cage should be at least __________ times the ________ of the bird.

Question 24

The beak trim can be done with a tool called a ________________________.

Question 25

The ______________ ________________ should not be trimmed during a wing trim.

Question 26

Always restrain a bird around the chest to prevent injury.

Question 27

A __________ is a bird that has left the nest and is feeding on its own.

Question 28

When breeding birds, the eggs should be handled and rotated in the nest daily.

Question 29

Birds are one of the most domesticated pets.

Question 30

During a wing trim, the blood feathers can be cut short.

Question 31

It is only important to control the head of a bird but not the wings.

Question 32

Large birds can break or amputate fingers with their beaks.

Question 33

The incubation time of birds varies from _____ to _____ weeks.

Question 34

A sign of a sick bird is a fluffed feather appearance.

Question 35

A bird's chest must be able to expand or open during the process called __________________.

Question 36

The best way to trim a birds nails is with a __________ ____________.

Question 37

The best type of diet for a bird is a _________________ diet.

Question 38

The process of removing eggs from the nest for hatching is called ________________ _______________.

Question 39

A restrainer should never hold the head and neck firmly during restraint.

Question 40

People who raise birds are called ______________.

Question 41

List 5 dangers to birds.

Question 42

List 5 factors that affect a bird's behavior.

Question 43

Why is it important to close all windows and doors when handling birds?

Question 44

Name 4 foods not to feed a bird.

Question 45

List 3 examples of a high quality commercial avian diet.

Question 47

Explain how to remove a bird from a cage.

Question 48

What ways will reduce stress when handling birds?

Question 50

Knemidokoptes mites are treated with ______________________.

Question 51

List 3 signs of fatty liver disease.

Question 53

List 4 signs of a female bird that is egg bound,

Question 54

____________________ means long term.

Question 55

What safety factors should be considered when handling birds?

Question 57

List 3 facts that are useful when breeding birds.

Question 58

Name 2 common behavior problems in birds.

Question 59

Explain how to use a towel to restrain a bird.

Question 60

List 4 signs of a sick bird.

Question 67

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) the social ranking in birds
B) to self groom by cleaning the feathers
C) contagious and fatal disease of beak and feathers
D) short term
E) finely ground hard material like sand that helps break down food
F) adult feathers over the wings that are trimmed
G) a zoonotic disease called parrot fever
H) process of shedding the feathers
I) to breathe out causing the chest to restrict or close
J) process of keeping eggs warm for hatching
K) to breathe in and expand or open the chest
L) long term
M) feathers that are growing and have a blood supply

Question 69

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) the social ranking in birds
B) to self groom by cleaning the feathers
C) contagious and fatal disease of beak and feathers
D) short term
E) finely ground hard material like sand that helps break down food
F) adult feathers over the wings that are trimmed
G) a zoonotic disease called parrot fever
H) process of shedding the feathers
I) to breathe out causing the chest to restrict or close
J) process of keeping eggs warm for hatching
K) to breathe in and expand or open the chest
L) long term
M) feathers that are growing and have a blood supply

Question 71

Match the following terms with the correct definition.
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A) the social ranking in birds
B) to self groom by cleaning the feathers
C) contagious and fatal disease of beak and feathers
D) short term
E) finely ground hard material like sand that helps break down food
F) adult feathers over the wings that are trimmed
G) a zoonotic disease called parrot fever
H) process of shedding the feathers
I) to breathe out causing the chest to restrict or close
J) process of keeping eggs warm for hatching
K) to breathe in and expand or open the chest
L) long term
M) feathers that are growing and have a blood supply