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Re: Widowed mother swan left with son: Will she have him as her mate?
By:The Regal Swan
Date: 6 March 2018
In Response To: Widowed mother swan left with son: Will she have him as her mate? (Jo)

Hi Jo

Yes, this should work. Swans as well as many other birds will pair and mate with family members, especially if there are no other swans available for pairing. There may be a color variation, but generally, genetic birth defects or other negative anomalies are rare in swans unlike those found in familial breedings produced in mammals. The Regal Swan

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Widowed mother swan left with son: Will she have him as her mate? -- Jo -- 6 March 2018
Re: Widowed mother swan left with son: Will she have him as her mate? -- The Regal Swan -- 6 March 2018
Re: Widowed mother swan left with son: Will she have him as her mate? -- Jo -- 8 March 2018
Re: Widowed mother swan left with son: Will she have him as her mate? -- The Regal Swan -- 8 March 2018