Lack of river weed means the Swans are grateful for any greenery that comes their way. Pulling some fresh tender lawn type grass is free, and much better for them than any kind of white bread - You wont get bothered by seagulls either ! Good food for growing swans is whole wheat grain, this is also good for the ducks and it sinks. The ducks can reach down up to five or six inches deep, and the swans about two and a half feet, so if you don't want bothered by gulls, buy a sack of Wheat, costs about £9-40 for 20kg.
WE ARE CUSTODIANS OF THE PLANET AND HAVE A DUTY TO CARE FOR IT. For the past 18 years I've had the privilege of watching and caring for the resident Swans on our local river estuary. I have been charmed and fascinated by their parental skills and beauty in the water, they are Simply Superb Swans. Annual Membership to the River Nairn Swans and Waterfowl Trust is £20 for a family, can be paid securely through the PayPal Donate button below. Thank you.
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Grass and Grain Feed
Lack of river weed means the Swans are grateful for any greenery that comes their way. Pulling some fresh tender lawn type grass is free, and much better for them than any kind of white bread - You wont get bothered by seagulls either ! Good food for growing swans is whole wheat grain, this is also good for the ducks and it sinks. The ducks can reach down up to five or six inches deep, and the swans about two and a half feet, so if you don't want bothered by gulls, buy a sack of Wheat, costs about £9-40 for 20kg.
Thanks for the grass tip. Our local swans are thankful for it too!
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