avian health and husbandry

Question 1

what is a weathering yard?

Answer 1

typically an outdoor open space where raptors and birds of prey are kept on stand alone perches for show in a safe way. Barn owls

Question 2

what is a traditional mew?

Answer 2

consist of partitioned spaces to keep tethered birds separated with perches for each bird in the space. Many birds can be safely and comfortably housed in this setup. must be accompanied by a weathering yard to allow captive raptors adequate time outside as most traditional mews do not permit tethered raptors to spend time outdoors. Barn owls

Question 3

what is a freeloft mew?

Answer 3

Freeloft mews allow captive raptors more freedom of motion, and require much more space, as usually only one raptor may safely occupy the much larger chambers. Birds are allowed to fly free within the chamber. Barn owls

Question 4

what is an aviary?

Answer 4

a large cage, building, or enclosure for keeping birds in. Love birds

Question 5

what is a cage?

Answer 5

a wire or wicker cage in which captive birds are kept. Zebra finches

Question 6

what is an automatic feeder?

Answer 6

a feeder that automatically dispenses birdseed from a stored area to the feeding tray. Birds are then able to feed on the seed until it’s gone, or until the next supply of birdseed is automatically dispensed. Budgerigar

Question 7

what is a seed feeder?

Answer 7

a small wire cage that you fill with seeds or nuts and hang up outside in order attract birds. zebra finches

Question 8

what is a bottle feeder?

Answer 8

a small plastic bottle with thin wooden sticks or pencils poked through it filled with seed and hung up. zebra finches

Question 9

what is scatter feeding?

Answer 9

a way to enlongate an animal’s meal times by scattering their food over a wide area such as their enclosure. it provides some level of mental stimulation at the same time

Question 10

define frugivore

Answer 10

an animal that feeds on fruit.Turco

Question 11

define carnivore

Answer 11

an organism that mostly eats meat, or the flesh of animals. Sometimes carnivores are called predators. owls, laughing kookaburra

Question 12

define granivore

Answer 12

animals that feeds primarly on grains. budgerigar

Question 13

define insectivore

Answer 13

an animal that feeds on insects, worms, and other invertebrates. egret

Question 14

define nectivore

Answer 14

an animal that primarily feeds on nectar. rainbow lorikeet

Question 15

what is a softbill?

Answer 15

a term generally used to describe fruit and insect eater birds.

Question 16

What is the musculoskeletal system?

Answer 16

A The musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments which all work together to provide the body with support, protection, and movement

Question 17

what adaptations to the musculoskeletal system do birds have?

Answer 17

1)The thoracic vertebrae of birds, and vertebrae other than those located in the neck region, are fused to help keep the trunk of the body stiff during flight
2)there are more pneumatic/hollow bones to make the skeleton lighter
3)The skull size of the birds is proportionally smaller compared to the other species and this helps birds to fly easily.
4)collar bones are fused to create the breastbone which is a keeled shape to create more room for muscle for flight