Module C2. Feeding and nutrition in Birds of prey Quiz

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  1. What is the best diet for a bird of prey in captivity?1
  2. How often should a raptor be provided with clean water for drinking and bathing?1
  3. Look at this picture. Your hawk has been ill and your vet has recommended that you administer food supplements for the next two weeks. How should you do this?1

  4. A bird of prey gets most of its water from the food it eats. this is known as what?.1
  5. Look at this image; Birds of prey in captivity can suffer from ‘fatty liver’ disease. What is the most likely cause of this metabolic disease?1

  6. Which parts of of an animal should be fed to your bird of prey?1
  7. What is the best source of essential minerals for a bird of prey?1
  8. In hot weather thawing food in a bowl of water is useful for ensuring that my hawk gets additional water in its diet1
  9. How often should you feed a vitamin supplement to your bird of prey?1
  10. What are the dangers of feeding wild-caught food?1
  11. You feed a varied diet to your bird of prey including Day old Chick, small mammals, high quality beef and rabbit. Which statement is correct?1
  12. “I am a vegetarian. I give my cat and my dog entirely vegetarian diets. We are all perfectly healthy so I will feed my new hawk on a vegetarian diet as well” Which statement is correct?1
  13. Look at this picture of an eagle suffering from lead poisoning. How is this most likely to have happened?1

  14. I have a ready supply of good quality fresh fish which I feed to my Red-tailed Hawk each day. Which statement is correct?1
  15. Once you have established the correct amount of food your hawk requires, should you..1
  16. Raptors kept inside in away from natural light may suffer from (choose two answers).1
  17. An experienced falconer I know has recommended feeding honey to my hawk to help with the moult. What statement is correct?1
  18. Look at this picture. This bird of prey is suffering from Trichomaniasis (Frounce). What is the most likely cause?1

  19. Clean food preparation areas and tools are essential to stop infection and disease. How often should you clean with a hawk-safe disinfectant?1
  20. “I keep a Harris Hawk in an aviary. At feeding times it usually sits looking at the food for a long time before coming down to eat”. Which statement is likely to be true?1
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