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Intoduction of yearling
By:Tom
Date: 19 July 2017

We had at one time four three year old Mute Swans on our lake of 4 acres. They had paired then one bird was killed, since then we have had one bird swimming by himself.

The pair has gone into courtship and making a nest but no eggs twice now so I believe they are all males.

I have found a loan female yearling that I want to introduce. I have since sent off dna to be checked of the original 3 birds, but once again I believe them to be males so soon we will know.

I plan on using a dog run half in the water to house female to meet and greet for a month or so.

Is there any other steps I should take? or thoughts?

Messages In This Thread

Intoduction of yearling -- Tom -- 19 July 2017
Re: Intoduction of yearling -- The Regal Swan -- 19 July 2017
Re: Intoduction of yearling -- Tom -- 20 July 2017
Re: Intoduction of yearling -- The Regal Swan -- 20 July 2017
Re: Intoduction of yearling -- Tom -- 4 October 2017
Re: Intoduction of yearling -- Tom -- 5 October 2017
Re: Intoduction of yearling -- The Regal Swan -- 5 October 2017
Re: Intoduction of yearling -- The Regal Swan -- 4 October 2017
Re: Intoduction of yearling -- Tom -- 11 October 2017