“The Swans have become such a big part of our Life.
They have brought us Joy, Laughter, Smiles, Worry,
Peace, Aggravation, Knowledge, Comfort, Tears,
Patience, and an Appreciation of True Beauty.
– A New Swan CareTaker… 2015-2016
Swans are NOT Pond or Lawn Ornaments
SWAN ARE NOT POND ORNAMENTS ! !
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Live Swans are NOT Garden Decorations.
The Striking Beauty of Graceful Swans will Enhance any Property.
The Novelty of having Swans may Pass and Neglect is likely to Follow.
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Having Swans is a Commitment.
They may easily Live 25-35 Years or Longer with Good Care and Some Luck.
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Captive Swans Depend on their CareTakers for their Health and Happiness.
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Captive Swans are Pets.
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They Need a Safe Home, Proper Food, Lots of Water.
If you Tire of Caring for your Swans, ReHome them to another Interested Person.
NEVER Release any Swan into the Environment. NEVER.. ! !
It is ILLEGAL ALL Across the United States and Canada
to Deliberately Release a Mute Swan or their Growing Cygnets.
Discarded Pet Swans will likely be Destroyed.
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Having a Passion for Swans.. I DO have Many Swan Lawn Ornaments !
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With Care, Some Luck and a Good Diet
Swans may Live 20-30+ Years.
They Would NOT Feed Him..
He is Gone.
“Can Animal Rights Be Legally Defined?”
In 1978 the HSUS, Humane Society of the United States defined Animal Rights.
“Animals have the right to live and grow under conditions
that are comfortable and reasonably natural.
Animals that are used by man in any way have the right to be free from abuse,
pain, and torment caused or permitted by man.
Animals that are domesticated or whose natural environment is altered by man
have the right to receive from man adequate food, shelter, and care.”
Changes to their Environment or the Landscaping may Alter their Food Supplies.
Pinioning any Waterfowl… Changes Everything.
In the U.S. Mute Swans “Owned” by Humans are generally Pinioned
to Restrict their Ability to Roam at Large.
They are Classified as:
Captive, Domestic, Exotic, Poultry. (Not Wild)
Like ALL Animals and Birds Living in Captivity.
They are Entitled to:
1. Adequate and Appropriate Food
2. Adequate Fresh Water
3. Appropriate Shelter
4. Reasonable Safety from Harm
5. Veterinary Care when Needed
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If you Just want to See White Swans and NOT Care for them.. Swan Decoys are Available.
These Swan Decoys are Very Realistic..
We have Stopped Several Times – Seeing them on Country Ponds.
A Real Mute Swan Attacked this Mute Swan Decoy – Knocked the Head OFF ! !
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LIVE SWANs are Captive PETs.
Swans Add Beauty to Every Season of the Year.
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This Information is a Work in Progress…..
As I learn more I will add to this Information..
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Compiled by (C) L.M.Sweger UpDated November 2022
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