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Re: Discoloration around bill
By:The Regal Swan
Date: 30 April 2013
In Response To: Discoloration around bill (Richard)

Hi Richard

The spots could be scrapes, bruises, or infections (bacterial or fungal). Even if this condition is a scrape, infections can occur and spread so we would recommend that you have a veterinarian look at the swan. Ointments should be used sparingly as the oil in the ointments can hamper the swan's water repellency by having the oil cover its feathers. The Regal Swan

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Discoloration around bill -- Richard -- 30 April 2013
Re: Discoloration around bill -- The Regal Swan -- 30 April 2013