black neck swan aviary

[wdmatthews]

I am looking at breeding black neck swans. Does anyone have any photos of their aviary pens that they could post? Have been told that they like cooler temps and feed mainly on the water. I have a 20 acre lake and 9 ponds that I am currently working on and really would like some input on the design/setup/location for black neck swans in particular.

Thanks for the Help,
Wes

 

[Dr. Todd]

I found a neat website of a bird farm in North Carolina called Susquehanna Farm that has photos of their Black-Necked Swans and other fancy birds. You might want to look there for information from someone that actually breeds them. Here is the link: http://www.susquehannafarm.org/ImageGallery/CategoryList.aspx?id=c7d4e9d2-ce6c-41a4-911a-37d9e9f5fd47&m=0


A friend mailed me a American Pheasant and Waterfowl Society magazine, that's where I found this farm advertised. For those of you who don't subscribe you should check it out. They even have a question and answer section with the folks from Sylvan Heights Waterfowl!

DT

 

[wdmatthews]

thanks for the link.

 

[Blob Chicken]

Black swans are the most aquatic species of swan. They also take warm temps fine. Lots of black necks in Hawaii ,and they do fine in the 80+ degree weather.

I would just keep 'em clipped or buy them pinioned and keep them on one of your ponds. No cage required

 

[wdmatthews]

I was looking at getting a fountain to put in the pond and putting a feeder on the edge to feed them in the water. each pond is approx 10,000 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft with an average dept of about 4-6 foot each. even thought about putting one of those ready made aluminum carports on the edge of one pond for shade. I have cut most of the trees down around our levees to prevent levee failure. I live in the Tupelo, Mississippi area. Also, I was told that black necks are hard to breed in warmer temps. Anyone have or know of success in warmer temps?

Thanks

 

[MarkMatt]

I used to know several people that kept and bred black necks in south Louisiana. Never had a problem with them breeding.

 

[wdmatthews]

from what i understand is that black necks need a lot of shade. I haven't gotten any yet, but plan on it soon.