Quiz 4 birds and horses

Question 1

describe how to apporach a horse in clinic

Answer 1

approach at 45 degree angle, avoiding blind spots to avoid startling. speak in low and quiet voice. inform horse you are approaching.

Question 2

while out moving cows jack the horse starting snorting and his ears went up. what is he communicating?

Answer 2

sign of danger. He is snorting to alarm us he is sensing something that could be a threat. ears lifting is a sign he is aware of surroundings.

Question 3

what is the best way you can show affection to a horse in the clinic?

Answer 3

touch, scratching and grooming

Question 4

bird sexual behaviour is affected by

Answer 4

day length

Question 5

how do birds differ from dogs and cats regarding domestication and how does this relate to their behaviour?

Answer 5

birds do not self domesticate like dogs do not change when they are domesticated. this mean that birds in captivity will have more behaviours that resemble those of wild birds. they do not loose natural behaviours with captivity.

Question 6

give the primary sign that a bird is frustrated

Answer 6

vocalization

Question 7

give two tricks to teach a bird using a clicker

Answer 7

turn around, hop