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Australian Black Swan Yearling Pair
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Scientific Name:
Cygnus atratus
Yearling/Juvenile Age:
12 to 18 months
Breeder Age:
18 to 36 months
Life Expectancy:
Around 10-15 years, but up to 30-40 years protected
Male Weight:
20 lbs
Female Weight:
15 lbs
Length:
43-56 in
Wingspan:
5.2-6.6 ft
Personality:
Not aggressive
Restrictions:
None
Climate:
Prefer heat, not cold hardy
Water Type:
Both freshwater and brackish areas (mix of fresh/salt, like an estuary). Lakes, lagoons, swamps, ponds
Breeding Season:
February to September, but can vary with location; typically the wetter, winter months
Breeding Info:
Largely monogamous, usually pairing for life. If one bird of the pair should die, the other black swan will usually not attempt to find another mate
Clutch Size:
4-6 Eggs
Incubation Period:
35-40 Days
Egg Color:
Greenish-White
Nest:
Both sexes build, either floating or ground
Conservation Status:
Least Concern
Migratory:
Non-migratory
Native To:
Australia
Australian Black Swan Yearling Pair
IMPORTANT ORDERING INFORMATION: Swans are shipped on Wednesdays, via airline cargo, and will arrive the same day. They will need to be picked up from the airport upon arrival. Shipping and transportation crate is included in the price of your birds. Swans are not available for local pickup. All swans for sale by Meyer Hatchery are pinioned, which means they are unable to fly.
Swans are graceful birds that make a stunning addition to your pond or lake. Australian Black Swans are native to Australia making them one of three species from the southern hemisphere and therefore prefer a warmer climate. Black Swans prefer freshwater lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers, but can also live in brackish areas such as estuaries.
Australian Black Swans mostly have black feathers with white at the wing tips. They have a bright orange bill with a white band on the tip. Their legs and feet are gray/black. Adult Australian Black Swans measure from 43 to 56 inches in length and weigh between 8.1 and 20 pounds. They have a wingspan between 5.3 and 6.5 feet. Black Swans can live up to 40 years in a protected environment.
Australian Black Swans will typically begin breeding around 18 to 36 months of age. Their natural breeding season is from February to September. Australian Black Swans will typically build their nest near the water beginning in mid-April. Average clutch size is 4 to 6 greenish-white eggs. Eggs hatch in 35 to 40 days.
Cygnets are able to feed themselves at 2 weeks of age, and will eat aquatic insects and crustaceans. Adults eat only plant matter including algae, aquatic plants, grains, and grasses. In captivity, swans can also be fed a waterfowl feed as well as supplemental greens and veggies.
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