Avian and Exotic Pets

What is the best tool to use for a beak trim?

• Dremmel

• Nail clipper

• Nail file

• Metal rasp

Birds typically do well with restraint.

• True

• False

Perhaps the number one rule with bird restraint is?

• A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

• Don't put pressure on the chest

• Always wear gloves

• Talk softly to the bird

Have the bird's _________ restrained before removing it from the cage.

• Head

• Feet

• Wings

• Feet and Head

Which type of bird must have its feet restrained?

• Song birds

• Parrots

• Raptors

• Water fowl

Properly done wing trims will keep birds from escaping.

• True

• False

How many primary feathers should be left uncut for an effective yet attractive wing trim?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How can you tell a blood feather from a mature feather?

• The color of the shaft

• The length of the shaft

• They are the same in appearance

• Width of the shaft

Iguanas are omniverous.

• True

• False

Turtles often carry what disease?

• Brucellosis

• Coccidiosis

• Salmonella

• All of these