Brooding
How much floor space is needed for birds during their first 2 weeks?
one-half of a square foot per bird
What should the temperature be in the brooder the first week?
90 degrees
Which texture feed is recommended for young waterfowl?
Pelleted
At what age can birds begin eating small leafy greens or allowed to range?
3 weeks and older
Mature male ducks are called...
Drakes
Why is it not recommended to use fine litter for young waterfowl?
They can't distinguish it from their feed.
Where should you determine the temperature in the brooder?
At back height for the animals
3 inches above the litter for ducks
6 inches above the litter for goslings
Dip their bills in the water
What percent of the feed ration should be protein for ducks over 3 weeks of age?
16%
Drake feathers
When grown, how much floor space is needed for each duck?
4 square feet
5 degrees
How large should the drinking areas be in the waterers for waterfowl?
Large enough for them to dip their beaks, at least as deep as their eyes
Name 2 minerals that are essential in the diet of waterfowl?
Calcium and Phosphorus
What is the term used to describe determing the gender of birds?
Sexing
When grown, how much floor space is needed for each goose?
6 square feet
At what age should waterfowl be well-feathered an not longer require heat sources?
6 weeks
How old should the birds be before they can get excessively wet?
Over 3 weeks of age
To prevent digestive problems, what should be fed to birds before allowing them to eat green plants?
Grit
How can you distinguish a difference between male and female Muscovy ducks?
Plumage is identical. Mature males show larger caruncles; their bodies are twice as large.
Name 3 types of satisfactory sources of litter.
Crushed corn cobs, wood shavings, sawdust, straw, or other commercial litters
What is a good indicator that your young birds are cold in their brooder?
Birds are huddled tightly together directly under the heat source
Name the 3 types of rations fed to waterfowl.
Starter, Grower, Breeder
What percentage of Phosphorus should be in the feed ration for ducks/geese?
0.6
Which method of sexing is most reliable?
Vent sexing