Which species is known to have a zinc toxicity?
African Grey Parrot
Mongolian Gerbil
Syrian Hamster
Chinese Hamster
Which species is territorial?
African grey parrot
Mongolian gerbil
Syrian hamster
Chinese hamster
What is the MOST ideal bedding for rabbits?
Newspaper
Shredded Paper
Straw
Hay
What is the MOST appropriate housing for 2 budgerigars?
A cage that is tall and thin
A cage that is wide and long
Which of the following animals should NOT be housed together?
A group of female gerbils
A group of male and female guinea pigs
A group of female rabbits
A group of female rabbits and guinea pigs
How many air changes should occur in a kennel room?
4-8 changes per hour
2-3 changes per hour
1 change per hour
6-8 changes per hour
What is the minimum temperature for a boarding kennels? (in degrees celsius)
7 - 10 (sleeping area) should not exceed 26
20 - 25 (sleeping area) should not exceed 26
7 - 10 (sleeping area) should not exceed 15
7 - 15 (sleeping area) should not exceed 30
What is the minimum temperature for a cattery?
5
20
15
10
What is the temperature range for a hospital kennels? (degrees celsius)
18 - 23
15 - 20
15 - 25
10 -20
What is the temperature range for incubating a neonate? (degrees celsius)
26 - 29
10 - 20
20 - 30
What type of straw bedding should you give a horse?
wheat
oat
barley
Which species requires a dust bath?
Chinchilla
Gerbil
Hamster
Mouse
What type of bedding would you use for Gerbils?
Sawdust
Peat and straw
Sand
Peat and sawdust
What does the term arboreal mean?
desert-dwelling
eats fruit
tree-dwelling
able to fly
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