Pet Rescue!
What is the name of the place in Rhinelander that helps pets find new homes?
Oneida County Humane Society
What is one basic sign of good health in chickens?
(1) Alert, (2) Active, (3) Clear eyes, (4) Good manure (droppings) consistency, (5) No parasites on skin or feathers (lice or mites).
What is the symbol for 4-H?
If you have 3 rabbits, and one gets sick, what is the first thing you should do?
Isolate (put somewhere else) the sick one.
True? or False? Guinea pigs are rodents.
True!
What is one job can you help volunteer to do at the Humane Society?
(1) Morning Animal Care (2) Cat and Small Animal Socializing (3) Dog Walking (4) Afternoon Cleaning
Name two predators from which you must protect your flock of chickens, ducks, or turkeys:
(1) Foxes, (2), Skunks, (3) Dogs, (4) Raccoons, (5) Coyotes, (6) Hawks, (7) Owls
What do the 4 H's in 4-H stand for?
Head, Heart, Hands, Health
Which breed of rabbits have wool? (Their fur is used to make things with).
(1) Angora rabbits or (2) Jersey wooly
Besides food, water, and hay, what else should you make sure your guinea pig has in its cage?
(1) Hidey (2) Bedding
True? Or False? You can volunteer at the Humane Society as long as you have a parent or guardian with you.
True! When you turn 16 years old, you can volunteer at the Humane Society by yourself.
What is wrong when chicks in a brooder huddled together, pile up, and/or emit a loud chirp?
They are chilled or cold.
What are the youngest members of 4-H called (kids in grades K-2?)
Cloverbuds
True? Or False? A rabbit should never be picked up by its ears!
TRUE! NEVER lift or carry a rabbit by its ears. This is painful for the rabbit. Lifting by the ears causes damage to the ear veins. Also, without the entire body being supported, when a rabbit kicks to free itself, it may cause bone fractures in its back or hind legs, and cause injury to nerves or tendons.
What is one important nutrition item that guinea pigs must have to stay healthy?
Vitamin C
Before calling the Oneida County Humane Society, what is one thing you should do with the animal you have found?
Check for ID tags/plates or writing on the collar, (2) Secure the pet if possible with a leash or place in a fenced area (3) Check with people in the area (4) Write down where you found it (5) Wait toughly 30 minutes. These will be helpful before calling the Oneida County Humane Society.
What are two expenses in raising poultry?
(1) Poultry purchased (2) Building costs (3) Equipment (4) Feed (5) Supplies (6) Veterinarian services and supplies (7) Show supplies (8) Transportation
Fill in the missing word in the 4-H Pledge: "I pledge my _____ to better living."
Health
Rabbits are naturally nervous and subject to stress and injury when they become frightened. Name at least two things people can do to avoid frightening them?
(1) Bring your rabbit to a safe environment (2) Pet your rabbit and speak gently (3) Distract your rabbit by offering a treat you know they will like (4) Figure what is scaring your rabbit (5) Keep an eye on your rabbit’s behavior
True? Or False? Guinea Pigs need at least a cup of vegetables every day.
True! Guinea pigs love romaine lettuce, parsley, kale, endive, or red peppers. The darker the greens the more nutritious so avoid iceberg lettuce.
True? or False? When you greet a dog for the first time, you should reach your hand out for the dog to sniff.
FALSE. Instead: Let the dog approach at his own rate. It's OK to pet the dog if he looks relaxed, comes up to you, and solicits your attention by rubbing against you. Pet gently.
What does the word, “condition,” mean when you are selecting which birds to show at your county fair?
Typically refers to a chicken's state of health and cleanliness.
What is the 4-H Motto?
To make the best better!
What does the word "purebred" mean?
A rabbit that has been produced by successive mating of the same breed of rabbit. A crossbred rabbit results when animals of different breeds are mated.
What is a Pedigree Record?
The family tree of the rabbit. It shoes the parents (sires and dams) and grandparents (grand sires and dams) of the rabbit. It lists the color and weight of each rabbit. There is a place for registration and the numbers of each rabbit. A three-generation pedigree is needed to register your rabbit.