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Re: Swan killing its own cygnet
By:The Regal Swan
Date: 26 September 2014
In Response To: Re: Swan killing its own cygnet (Helen)

Hi Helen

There looks to be a great disparity in growth between all the cygnets. Age, i.e., first or last (runt) hatched, individual attributes and gender will determine size and growth rates. If the cygnets are normal, no illness or abnormality, they all should catch up in size and be within the same general range within 6 months. Again, being a runt or female could still keep do them slightly smaller, but within the general range at 6 months of age. The Regal Swan

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Swan killing its own cygnet -- Helen -- 26 July 2014
Re: Swan killing its own cygnet -- The Regal Swan -- 27 July 2014