Module C2. Feeding and nutrition in Birds of prey Quiz

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  1. You are unsure about the correct amount of food for your hawk, so you always give more than the hawk will eat to be safe. Which statement is correct?1
  2. When preparing a pheasant for feeding your hawk you noticed that the liver was blotchy with yellow spots. What should you do?1
  3. An experienced falconer I know has recommended feeding honey to my hawk to help with the moult. What statement is correct?1
  4. Look at this picture. This bird of prey is suffering from Trichomaniasis (Frounce). What is the most likely cause?1

  5. Look at this picture of a cricket. What type/s of bird of prey would you occasionally feed crickets to?1

  6. “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
  7. Rickets is a metabolic bone disease caused by lack of vitamin D. What is the best way to avoid Vitamin D deficiency?1
  8. What is the best diet for a bird of prey in captivity?1
  9. What is the best source of essential minerals for a bird of prey?1
  10. What are the dangers of feeding wild-caught food?1
  11. 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

  12. How often should a raptor be provided with clean water for drinking and bathing?1
  13. Once you have established the correct amount of food your hawk requires, should you..1
  14. Look at this picture of an eagle suffering from lead poisoning. How is this most likely to have happened?1

  15. Raptors kept inside in away from natural light may suffer from (choose two answers).1
  16. How often should you feed a vitamin supplement to your bird of prey?1
  17. 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

  18. In hot weather thawing food in a bowl of water is useful for ensuring that my hawk gets additional water in its diet1
  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. Which parts of of an animal should be fed to your bird of prey?1
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