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post #11 of 22
12/23/11 at 4:31pm
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OK, SO I was able to get a few pics of him/her this evening. S/he wouldn't stand up for a picture, I am guessing because its scared. SO, I am thinking because of the coloring, either a young one, or mixed???

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/603_dsc02105.jpg

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/603_dsc02113.jpg

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post #12 of 22
12/23/11 at 4:50pm

Just young. Mine kinda look like that right at the moment.



chickenzoo: I find myself editing my posts a lot more than once....lol

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post #13 of 22
12/23/11 at 4:54pm
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Just young. Mine kinda look like that right at the moment.



chickenzoo: I find myself editing my posts a lot more than once....lol


How do I know if it is a male or female??? It IS a mute swan, right?? Are they mean?? This one scares me! LOL

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post #14 of 22
12/23/11 at 5:01pm

Well, I know nothing about swans except that they're beautiful, but wanted to say hi to you, Debbie! Long time, no see! frow

 

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post #15 of 22
12/23/11 at 5:06pm
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Well, I know nothing about swans except that they're beautiful, but wanted to say hi to you, Debbie! Long time, no see! frow


frow Yup, been crazy around here...one step forward, two steps back kinda year
How ya been???????

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post #16 of 22
12/23/11 at 5:20pm

Busy here on BYC, as usual. Good luck with the swan!

 

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post #17 of 22
12/23/11 at 6:13pm

Mute swan. There is no true way to tell by looks or sound if it is male or female. The only sure way is to have it DNA sexed. You can find some websites that just require you to pluck a few feathers and send them for around $20.

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post #18 of 22
12/23/11 at 6:26pm
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Mute swan. There is no true way to tell by looks or sound if it is male or female. The only sure way is to have it DNA sexed. You can find some websites that just require you to pluck a few feathers and send them for around $20.


Wow, thanks for that info. I guess we will just see if it tries to nest, or lays an egg. LOL Hoping to turn it out in the spring.

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post #19 of 22
12/23/11 at 7:42pm
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Originally Posted by KansasKid 

Mute swan. There is no true way to tell by looks or sound if it is male or female. The only sure way is to have it DNA sexed. You can find some websites that just require you to pluck a few feathers and send them for around $20.


Wow, thanks for that info. I guess we will just see if it tries to nest, or lays an egg. LOL Hoping to turn it out in the spring.


Another thing, they don't start to try and build nests till their second year and will often wait until 3rd or 4th to lay.

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post #20 of 22
12/24/11 at 6:39am

Yep imature-yearling  Mute swan if you have someone near by who knows how vent sexing is also an alternative

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