I've had a grown cygnet in my arms! When cygnets get to a certain age and daddy wants them gone, he will chase them away. One of the cygnets had 'angel wing' and couldn’t fly. My neighbour and I had to pick the cygnet up and take it to another pond close by, when it was dark. My neighbour who was in her late 70s at the time, held it's neck so it didn’t peck me.
The next morning, the RSPCA collected it to take it to a sanctuary. If we hadn't have moved it, daddy swan would have killed it. It was bloody heavy!
Oh wow! Cygnets are beautiful strange creatures. Always a feud about something. I'm happy you were brave enough to help the little angel to safety.😍
At a lock the other day, there was a sign instructing us not to let the swans through, because there was a family feud with the other set, and they will fight.
They looked peaceful enough when we got there, but I've heard many stories from other boaters who have certain bonds with swans, and they confirm that they will hold grudges and are super territorial.
Cygnets are not shy to come and knock by the kitchen, and won't leave till you feed them.
Never a dull moment in nature💚
It was good advice as it's really upsetting when you see them attack each other. They're graceful but can be little shits as well!
Haha! Absolutely...well said😂