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My black swans: father steps on cygnets, do swans see in the dark?
By:Allen
Date: 16 January 2014

My 4 year old black swan pair added 4 signets to the family. Our signets just turned 5 days old now.

My questions:

1. The parents, especially the male is clumsy, he constantly steps on the signets. I am worried that they will be injured. Should I put the male in different quarters until the signets have grown enough?

2. How well can swans see at dark. Presently I have a dim light lamp in their 6ftx12ft barn. I am not sure this is enough to prevent the adults from stepping over their babies.

Thank you for your help.

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My black swans: father steps on cygnets, do swans see in the dark? -- Allen -- 16 January 2014
Re: My black swans: father steps on cygnets, do swans see in the dark? -- The Regal Swan -- 17 January 2014