I never understood this concept of raising a "domestic" baby waterfowl and then releasing him in the wild after he has matured. If you raise a domestic animal, it lacks the skills to survive in the wild. I helped rescue domestic ducks abandoned or dumped in the wild and many of these animals don't live for more than 2 weeks on their own. Animals that have been sheltered, fed, protected on a 24/7 basis shouldn't be released in the wild as it is a death sentence.
Also, I apologize if I'm incorrect, but isn't it bad to release wild animals that have been raised with humans? Something about them not having learned the skills to survive from their mother. And they smell human, as well. I know you can't pick up baby ducks because the mother will abandon it for smelling human and leave it to die. Just wondering, sorry.
I grew up with the Hans Christian Anderson story of the Ugly Duckling. Ironic since I've always thought baby swans were every bit as cute as ducklings.
sADLY, sOME pEOPLE dON'T kNOW aBOUT tHE cAPS lOCK kEY. iT cAN bE sOCIALLY eMBARRASSING - aND cONFUSING fOR rEADERS. bUT pEOPLE sHOULD bE tOLERANT aND uNDERSTANDING, i bELIEVE. i hAVEN'T fIGURED oUT mY pROGRAMMABLE fUNCTION kEYS yET! oH wELL. gOOD lUCK tO zIGGY tHE bABY sWAN!
[ps: i uNDERSTAND tHAT tHE fIRST lETTER oF eVERY wORD sHOULD nOT bE cAPITALIZED, But I Don't Care!]
There was a mum and dad swan with 9 yes 9 baby swans sitting on the creek today. The mum got a bit defensive at first but after stting by her for a while she calmed down and I even managed to pet one of the babies :D
who the fuck disliked this? WHY??? stop disliking genious movies, trolls!
shairaptor 1 month ago
I never understood this concept of raising a "domestic" baby waterfowl and then releasing him in the wild after he has matured. If you raise a domestic animal, it lacks the skills to survive in the wild. I helped rescue domestic ducks abandoned or dumped in the wild and many of these animals don't live for more than 2 weeks on their own. Animals that have been sheltered, fed, protected on a 24/7 basis shouldn't be released in the wild as it is a death sentence.
chungstx 2 months ago
I never understood the ugly duckling thing. Cygnets are beautiful, and cute.
cadmiumblue 2 months ago
@cadmiumblue that's true. waterfowl are magnificient no matter what age :)
shairaptor 1 month ago
Who in their right mind would dislike this video? Must have been a jealous swan. Too cute!
MedicAlec 3 months ago
He is SUPER cute!
Also, I apologize if I'm incorrect, but isn't it bad to release wild animals that have been raised with humans? Something about them not having learned the skills to survive from their mother. And they smell human, as well. I know you can't pick up baby ducks because the mother will abandon it for smelling human and leave it to die. Just wondering, sorry.
redtopaz 5 months ago
awwwa
vcapel1968 6 months ago
thats sad when it said he will be realesed in the wild when he is bigger he shoud of stayed with her owner sheila adkins
MrEnzomoto 6 months ago
what a cutie!
jylee2790 7 months ago
I love these critters!
vonijoe 7 months ago
some becone duck some become swan
thehamsterlove1 7 months ago
ugly duckling
BoHoVsGolf 8 months ago
I grew up with the Hans Christian Anderson story of the Ugly Duckling. Ironic since I've always thought baby swans were every bit as cute as ducklings.
MadameTiffanyCo 8 months ago
that. is adorable. end of story.
Pop12646Okami 8 months ago
sADLY, sOME pEOPLE dON'T kNOW aBOUT tHE cAPS lOCK kEY. iT cAN bE sOCIALLY eMBARRASSING - aND cONFUSING fOR rEADERS. bUT pEOPLE sHOULD bE tOLERANT aND uNDERSTANDING, i bELIEVE. i hAVEN'T fIGURED oUT mY pROGRAMMABLE fUNCTION kEYS yET! oH wELL. gOOD lUCK tO zIGGY tHE bABY sWAN!
[ps: i uNDERSTAND tHAT tHE fIRST lETTER oF eVERY wORD sHOULD nOT bE cAPITALIZED, But I Don't Care!]
iTractorBek 9 months ago
NO I AM NOT SHOUTING,IT IS JUST MY WAY OF LEAVING COMMENTS.
levelat350 10 months ago
WHEN YOU FOUND THE CYGNET,WAS IT ABUSED?
levelat350 11 months ago
@levelat350 WHY DO YOU TYPE IN CAPS? ARE YOU SHOUTING?
zaqareemalcolm 10 months ago
I know a guy named Ziggy that's a total duche bag. But Ziggy the swan is awesome!
infinitysends 1 year ago
Nothing like a cygnet to brighten up one's day.
LlamasWithAtaris 1 year ago
aaaawww....beautiful
ravenmerisi 1 year ago
There was a mum and dad swan with 9 yes 9 baby swans sitting on the creek today. The mum got a bit defensive at first but after stting by her for a while she calmed down and I even managed to pet one of the babies :D
richieh1980 1 year ago
hes so fast i have a family of swans on the river by me but they all walk so waddle-e
pupyup12 1 year ago
Comment removed
Patiencelim 1 year ago
very nice
TheSunshineranch 1 year ago
Will he be all right in the wild after being raised by humans?
citizenanna 1 year ago
It would be so hard to release him after raising him! :(
kparrinello 1 year ago 24
@kparrinello I AGREE!!!
mikec62978 1 year ago
Thank you for taking care of this adorable fluffy creature and sharing this cute video!
chiarar66 1 year ago 5
The ugly duckling...we all know how this story will end:)
ielaba98 1 year ago
assasinscreed2
scullcrusher1000 2 years ago
LOL ugly duckling HOOONKKKK
crystal0angel 2 years ago
ADORABLE!!! i wouldnt release him.. Gosh..... too cute to be released
LileeSoeliani 2 years ago 3
awh what a cutie! he's going to grow up to be an asshole though, swans are such pricks lolz
OceanFoam 2 years ago
Ziggy Stardust !!! xD
phantom161219 2 years ago
He is beautiful!
goodwolfie 2 years ago 20
CUTE ZIGGY! :D
tubby92288 2 years ago 2
Aww Ziggy is so sweet!!!!!
heiditorres9 2 years ago
she is gonna eat it when it grows up
masteroz666 2 years ago
thats what i was thinking lol bullshit itll be released
Xboxlove1 2 years ago 5
sooo cute!! =)
xxBarbieGurl20xx 2 years ago
I LUV U ZIGGY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
superstarprimas 2 years ago
cute!!
sepgirlz 2 years ago
Ziggy rocks ~ <3
go strut ur swanny tail feathers! xD
LittleMissStealth 2 years ago
good luck ziggy
some1unkn0wn 2 years ago
LOVE U ZIGGY!!!
soheiljerusalem 2 years ago 2
when he evolves does he becomez a platipuzz
guillermo316 2 years ago
aww cute! =]
loli6051016 2 years ago
aw he is so cute does he sleep with u??
ilovemaggy77 2 years ago
cute!
Ancavge 2 years ago
so cute! :)
dilydelsi 2 years ago
or swan....whatever XD
iskandar5521 2 years ago
lol, nice save.
pizzini3000 2 years ago
aww cute duckies
iskandar5521 2 years ago