Just a normal guy with a pond

[pondlord]

Hey folks. My name is Brett and I am partial owner of a neighborhood pond in N.E. Oregon with a mute swan, geese, ducks and occasional visit by tundra swans and even a pelican now and then. Our swan is pretty old without a mate (we inherited her when we bought the place). She lays a couple of eggs every season and sits with motherly vigilance but of course is disappointed as they never hatch. This year I was able to buy 2 fertile eggs and we placed them and she is sitting on them. We hope she can hatch them better than an incubator can. The plan is to hand raise the babies to help protect them from predators and vandals but are still unsure if we could protect better than mamma. We are very excited and are hoping for the best!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Good luck & welcome!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello Brett and welcome to BYC. Fingers crossed she hatches some young

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Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello Brett abest of luck with your swan. Please let us know how you get on and posting a few pics is a must

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi & Brett!

Glad you could join us here! You might like to pop BYC our ornamental fowl section here ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ornamental-fowl-swans-etc.46/

Good luck with the eggs you have placed under her and enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[LittleCheepers]

Hey folks. My name is Brett and I am partial owner of a neighborhood pond in N.E. Oregon with a mute swan, geese, ducks and occasional visit by tundra swans and even a pelican now and then. Our swan is pretty old without a mate (we inherited her when we bought the place). She lays a couple of eggs every season and sits with motherly vigilance but of course is disappointed as they never hatch. This year I was able to buy 2 fertile eggs and we placed them and she is sitting on them. We hope she can hatch them better than an incubator can. The plan is to hand raise the babies to help protect them from predators and vandals but are still unsure if we could protect better than mamma. We are very excited and are hoping for the best!

I do hope she can hatch them! It would make her so happy and also be good company for her. Please keep us posted and let us know how everything turns out! And welcome!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome! We are glad you joined our flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
I hope they hatch!

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[007Sean]

Howdy Brett Welcome!

Glad to have you here with us. Hope you have cignets soon! We want pics when they hatch!

 

[drumstick diva]

Sending good hatching vibes your way. Hope they help. When swans have a mate they take turns watching babies so mama can eat, drink and take care of her other necessities. A mate would help drive off predators. So it would be good if you could keep a close eye on her.

 

[Teila]

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

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