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fangedknight said:
Okay gang I need some help. The Animal Rescue League (of my wonderful county) apparently has a Swan that they are going to be putting up for adoption as soon as "She" (They have no idea how old or what sex or species this swan is!) is healed up from her chest injury. The people that brought her in said she was a stray, she has no mate, andddd I'm going to be looking at her tomorrow. And probably adopting her.

I get the gist of vent sexing waterfowl so if necessary with an extra pair of hands I can do that. (I really don't want to but I might have to). However! I don't know how to age swans (or any waterfowl for that matter). And I'm really really really worried about this swan because its mate is no where to be found. I'm also worried about what species it is because if its a native species someone's going to be fined if not going to take a trip to jail. Especially if we find out that this so called "stray" isn't a stray.
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I would contact Tri-State Bird Rescue.
https://tristatebird.org/
They can answer your questions, especially about the legality of keeping a native species.
They are located about 45 minutes from me and probably are the best place for your swan--although I sympathize about wanted a swan of your own! I know that laws vary state by state and in Ohio Whistling Swans , for example, are protected. I personally would LOVE a pair of swans, but your concerns are valid--and you need a very very large pond to keep a swan healthy, even if it was a bred in captivity- legal to keep in Pennsylvania- bird.
 
Lelanae said:
I would contact Tri-State Bird Rescue.
https://tristatebird.org/
They can answer your questions, especially about the legality of keeping a native species.
They are located about 45 minutes from me and probably are the best place for your swan--although I sympathize about wanted a swan of your own! I know that laws vary state by state and in Ohio Whistling Swans , for example, are protected. I personally would LOVE a pair of swans, but your concerns are valid--and you need a very very large pond to keep a swan healthy, even if it was a bred in captivity- legal to keep in Pennsylvania- bird.
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Okay I'll keep them in mind. Yeah we just don't have the pond and I have a bird limit that I'm getting close to. Hopefully we'll be able to figure something out for her.
 
I went to TSC yesterday for alfalfa cubes for my horse. Thankfully it was Presidents’ Day and the chicks were delayed. Unfortunately the bag I opened was old and needs to go back!! This is my third bad bag. Annoyed because they are heavy and not the easiest to handle.

I don’t need chicks. I don’t need chicks. Besides I’d rather have some from @dheltzel
 
gonehencrazy said:
I went to TSC yesterday for alfalfa cubes for my horse. Thankfully it was Presidents’ Day and the chicks were delayed. Unfortunately the bag I opened was old and needs to go back!! This is my third bad bag. Annoyed because they are heavy and not the easiest to handle.

I don’t need chicks. I don’t need chicks. Besides I’d rather have some from @dheltzel
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That's the spirit! Get them from @dheltzel they're always better from him! Oh yes I almost forgot, @Auroradream26 the ARL also has a turkey that they might be putting up for adoption soon if you might be interested. I know it's a bit of a hike but they're just trying to find homes for these guys. Dave is their guy in charge of all these farm critters so he's keeping me in mind since I told him I have contacts all over the state (aka you guys lol).

Here's the link for their farm animals (now mind you the chickens were adopted) https://www.berksarl.org/adoption/adoptable-farm-animals/
 
fangedknight said:
That's the spirit! Get them from @dheltzel they're always better from him! Oh yes I almost forgot, @Auroradream26 the ARL also has a turkey that they might be putting up for adoption soon if you might be interested. I know it's a bit of a hike but they're just trying to find homes for these guys. Dave is their guy in charge of all these farm critters so he's keeping me in mind since I told him I have contacts all over the state (aka you guys lol).

Here's the link for their farm animals (now mind you the chickens were adopted) https://www.berksarl.org/adoption/adoptable-farm-animals/
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@AnneInTheBurbs is much closer and I think she could use more turkeys lol. Speaking of which, mine are so thrilled to be out in the sun, free ranging and frolicking. It's BEAUTIFUL out! We have the heat off and the windows open. If only it would stay this nice!
 
Auroradream26 said:
@AnneInTheBurbs is much closer and I think she could use more turkeys lol. Speaking of which, mine are so thrilled to be out in the sun, free ranging and frolicking. It's BEAUTIFUL out! We have the heat off and the windows open. If only it would stay this nice!
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Okie dokie. I'm willing to help anyone interested in this tom. (He might be a Jake idk). But I do have a picture! It's on my phone so gimme a second. I also would be willing to help transport said turkey if necessary as well.
 
Here he is!
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Auroradream26 said:
@AnneInTheBurbs is much closer and I think she could use more turkeys lol. Speaking of which, mine are so thrilled to be out in the sun, free ranging and frolicking. It's BEAUTIFUL out! We have the heat off and the windows open. If only it would stay this nice!
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Haha! Don’t drag me into this! My turkeys still need their own House so that they don’t wander all over and annoy the chickens.

The weather was gorgeous. It was so nice that the ground was drying up too, although it looks like more rain is on the way.

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Here he is! View attachment 1271061
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Beautiful guy. Hopefully my Tom will be able to keep the girls fertile. I saw him mating one today, and it looks like he was doing okay.
 

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