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Photo of the pond. Styrofoam as nesting island? Shade on the nesting island? Shelter in winter? Protection against coyotes?
By:Kim
Date: 16 June 2009
In Response To: Nesting boxes. Dangers of bringing dirt to build an island (toxins) (The Regal Swan)

This is our pond. I heard from the person I received the Swans from that they like to be in the middle of the pond for nesting. I am scared that they will be bothered by Coyotes. I want them to be able to get away if they need to. That is why I was asking.

We were thinking if we could use Styrofoam somehow.

And I would think they would need some kind of shade also on this floating getaway.

Also, in the winter time, what do they need to get out of the rain? Do I need to have shelter for them or does that not matter to them?

Our property is fenced, but we have seen coyotes in the back yard. They got a hold of the baby ducks. That's why I am concerned. When they get close to the berry bushes, I am afraid something will come out to get them.

Messages In This Thread

What's the best way of making an island for the swans in the middle of a pond? -- Kim Wirtz -- 15 June 2009
Islandscapes for swans (sold at Walmart) -- Jennifer -- 23 June 2009
Re: Islandscapes for swans (sold at Walmart) -- The Regal Swan -- 24 June 2009
Nesting boxes. Dangers of bringing dirt to build an island (toxins) -- The Regal Swan -- 16 June 2009
Photo of the pond. Styrofoam as nesting island? Shade on the nesting island? Shelter in winter? Protection against coyotes? -- Kim -- 16 June 2009
Re: Photo of the pond. Styrofoam as nesting island? Shade on the nesting island? Shelter in winter? -- The Regal Swan -- 17 June 2009