Birds Flashcards by Marina Creel

Q

What country has high % pet birds?

A

Turkey

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What percent of homes in the US have birds?

A

2.8%

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Reasons why people want birds as pets:

A

smart, trainable
no housetraining
no grooming
social
small
inexpensive
beauty
longevity
compatible with most living arrangements

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Q

Should bird aviaries by tall or narrow?

A

narrow

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Q

Should bird cages be round or rectangular?

A

rectangular

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What is the best material for bird cages?

A

stainless steel

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Q

What are 3 cons to seed diets?

A

high fat
makes birds picky
obesity

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What percent of diet should by fresh food?

A

15-30%

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What are 5 cons to having an overweight bird?

A

increased disease risk
stress induced death
stroke
fatty liver
too fat to fly

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Q

How intelligent are birds?

A

3-5 year old child

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Q

What are the 3 types of beak deformities?

A

overgrowth
scissor beak
prognathism

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