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Dr. Todd : You need to get the swan on water. Mute swans are one of the more aquatic species of swan and they are very prone to foot issues (bumblefoot being a major one) if they are kept off the water. They weren't designed to walk around, hence the bird sitting down a lot. Thanks Dr. Todd...

Quote: 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.

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

Quote: 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

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???

I didn't get to look at her too well, she was so scared and didn't want to come from the crate. I placed her in the barn in a stall, completely fenced so she can't get out. She is a Mute Swan. White with the black on her face around the bill. She also has some grey mottling in her feathers, so I...

Thanks for the replies. The Swan is coming today. I have a smalish pen set up for it....a temporary pen.( 8 x 20) It has a house, and a cover over the yard. I have flock raiser..and cat/dog food and all stock. I will eventually move it to a larger pen, as soon as I can get it covered. This swan...

I haven't been on the site in a while, just life getting crazy and the rescue going in full swing. However, I now find myself possibly needing to take in ONE female swan. I know nothing about her, or swans at all for that matter. Can I put her in with the Goose and runner ducks?? Or maybe with...