Talk to me about Swans. NOW with Pictures

[justusnak]

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???

 

[KansasKid]

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



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

 

[justusnak]

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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

 

[speckledhen]

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

 

[justusnak]

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

 

[speckledhen]

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

 

[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.

 

[justusnak]

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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.

 

[KansasKid]

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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.

 

[waterdog]

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