Quiz 9: Is Your Bird's Environment Healthy?

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1. Which of the following is a sign of nicotine poisoning in birds?

Twitching

Excitability

Salivating

Vomiting

Seizures

Collapse

Death

All of the above

Question 1 of 10

2. Birds exposed to nicotine can develop dingy, dirty, greasy feathers, whether directly from smoke or from handling by someone with nicotine on their hands.

True

False

Question 2 of 10

3. What are the top two reasons that cars are dangerous for birds if the birds are not secured in a safe carrier that's buckled up in the car.

A. Airbag deploying and hitting the bird

B. Potential for sudden stops

C. Birds get car sick easily

A & B

B & C

A & C

Question 3 of 10

4. Fill in the blank: As mentioned in the course, ________ are highly toxic to budgerigars and less toxic to canaries. This green fruit should be kept away from all birds.

Kiwi

Lime

Avocado

Green Apple

Question 4 of 10

5. For the car, a large and roomy travel carrier is the best for your bird.

True

False

Question 5 of 10

6. As described in the course, changes in environmental temperature, low ventilation, and excessive dampness or dryness can all lead to which of the following:

Viral infection

Fungal infection

Bacterial infection

Question 6 of 10

7. Dog and cat bites, licks, and scratches can transmit a deadly organism called Pasteurella multocida which can be fatal to both birds and humans.

True

False

Question 7 of 10

8. Fill in the blank: Birds have a unique respiratory system and breathe much _______ than humans. This makes birds highly susceptible to respiratory illness.

Slower

Faster

Heavier

Question 8 of 10

9. The fumes emitted from which of the following cookware items is deathly toxic to birds.

Uncoated stainless steel pots and pans

Teflon/non-stick pots and pans

Cast iron pots and pans

None of the above

Question 9 of 10

10. Consuming nicotine using e-cigarettes in the presence of your birds can be just as dangerous as smoking traditional cigarettes around them.

True

False

Question 10 of 10

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Quiz 9: Is Your Bird’s Environment Healthy?

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