CAS CAS Avian Husbandry & Care 2

Question 1

Which common household item poses a significant inhalation toxicity risk to birds due to PTFE off-gassing?

Accepted Answer

Non-stick (Teflon-coated) cookware

Answer

Stainless steel cookware

Answer

Cast iron skillets

Answer

Ceramic-coated bakeware

Question 2

What bathing frequency is generally recommended for most companion parrots?

Accepted Answer

Several times per week

Answer

Once a month is sufficient

Answer

Only when visibly dirty

Answer

Daily submersion baths are mandatory

Question 3

When trimming a bird's nails, what is the critical anatomical structure to avoid cutting?

Accepted Answer

The quick (blood vessel)

Answer

The keratin sheath

Answer

The periosteum

Answer

The digital flexor tendon

Question 4

Which of the following signs most strongly indicates that a bird's environmental temperature is too cold?

Accepted Answer

Fluffed feathers and shivering

Answer

Active preening

Answer

Increased vocalization

Answer

Rapid wing fanning

Question 5

What is the recommended humidity range for most tropical psittacine species kept in captivity in the US?

Accepted Answer

50–70%

Answer

10–20%

Answer

30–50%

Answer

80–100%

Question 6

Which substrate is generally considered safest for the bottom of a bird cage?

Accepted Answer

Plain newspaper or paper towels

Answer

Cedar shavings

Answer

Aromatic pine chips

Answer

Corncob bedding