Feeding of Exotic animals Flashcards
(27 cards)
Which of the following species belongs to medium sized parrots?
Nunday, Nymf
Which of the following species has a true winter sleep?
Hedgehogs
At what temperature cannot hedgehogs be kept in captivity?
8-16 degrees (lethargy)
What is the minimum weight a hedgehog can be accommodated
70-100g
How many times a day do you feed hedgehogs in captivity?
Depending on age, adults: once a day, preferably in the afternoon
What is true for hand reared birds?
Bond to people
Animal which prefers sunflower seeds?
Large and medium parrots
Animal which prefers millet seeds?
Budgeriars
Which adult reptile is omnivorous?
Red eared slider
What vitamin deficiency is common in tortoise?
A-vitamin
Which of the following are causes of MBD?
Primary: hyperparathyroidsism
Secondary:
MBD of nutritional origin: Ca/vit d-deficiency, Excess P in diet, food with high oxalate content
MBD of renal origin: lack of water, inadequate air humidity, excess dietary protein, medicine damaging the kidney
At what age are female ostriches sexually mature?
18-20 months
Animals that reproduce in April?
Hedgehog and squirrel
How much does an ostrich weigh at slaughter?
130-150 kg
Something about feeding lizards?
How often are herbivore lizards fed
once a day, in the morning
How many times are adult insectivorous/carnivorous lizards fed?
2-4 times a week
How many times are adult corn snakes fed?
every 10-14 days
Which species eat 10% honey and pollen, ripe fruits?
Day geckos
Which species can be microchipped?
Herman turtoises
What is the Utrecht Method?
Gradual introduction of new seed-mix
Which of the following is in the turtle’s diet?
Fish shrimp veg OR meat fish OR
Which of the following is not an omnivore?
Leopard Gecko
Tortoise species that needs 10% animal-origin feed?
Red-footed turtle
What is French Moult
Loss of flying-feathers
