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