Extra Select Premium Floating Swan and Duck Feed, 5 Litre

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Whether you're brand new to easy-repeat or not, we know you might have a few questions, and we'd like to make sure you have all the information you need. If you find that you still have too much of your last easy-repeat item, you can easily skip a delivery. As well as seasonal changes, the diet of different swan species varies according to their habitats. Mute swans are commonly found in temperate regions and primarily feed on aquatic plants, grasses and grains. They graze in shallow water or on land near lakes and ponds.

If you find that you are receiving your deliveries too often, or not often enough, you can alter the frequency of your easy-repeat deliveries. At Pets at Home, we know that a trip to the park isn't complete without feeding the birds at the lake or the river.So, our experts have created a tasty recipe, to support the diet of our feathered friends.It's designed to float, so they can feed from it for longer - and less sinks to the bottom, so the water should be kept cleaner too. There is no harm in feeding swans in the wild, as long as suitable food is offered and you are mindful to cause as little disturbance to their natural habitat as possible. The same applies to watching swans foraging for food on the water. Remain a safe distance away, and keep as quiet and calm as possible; this allows them to continue to feed naturally rather than feeling threatened by your presence. Wildthings Wildlife Foods have been developed to help British wildlife by complementing natural diets with a nourishing and appetising supplementary food..All of their foods have been trialled extensively with wildlife hospitals for nutrition and palatability.Our easy-repeat delivery service works in conjunction with our VIP loyalty club. Not a member yet? No problem we’ll sign you up as part of setting up your easy-repeat deliveries. Any food fed to swans (it’s recommended to offer grains or chopped greens), should be thrown onto the water’s surface so that swans can swallow water when eating. Feeding swans on land is not recommended for environmental reasons as it can leave excess scraps or unwanted food waste on the shore. We offer a wide selection of foods and weights so that you only buy what works best for you and the wildlife in your garden! We also offer home delivery ( FREE Next-Day Delivery* to most UK postcodes). In spring and summer, vegetation is the most important and available dietary element, and swans feed on shoots, grasses, fresh pondweeds, leafy green plants and aquatic vegetation. Grains also provide some key nutrients during the breeding period. Swans can eat bread, but it’s not particularly healthy for them to do so. If you’re going to feed bread to a swan, it needs to be fresh with no signs of mold, and wholewheat options are preferable to white bread. How do swans find food in winter?

We all know how important it is to look after wild birds when the winter arrives and food becomes scarce, however it is equally important to look after them all year round.During hot temperatures, our wild bird friends have more difficulty finding food due to the hardened ground. The food swans eat is influenced by what is seasonably available and present in their environments throughout the year. Read on to learn about a swan’s typical diet at different times of the year. Our mission is to produce the best, high-quality wildlife feed to ensure our gardens stay full of life! We pride ourselves on using 100% natural ingredients so that our wildlife can thrive. Feeding swans can be a memorable experience, but it’s important to keep the experience as safe and ecologically sound as possible. Read on for some tips about recommended etiquette when feeding wild swans.

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If a swan’s usual waters become frozen in winter, it’s likely that they will migrate in search of frost-free open waters. They are also known to rely more on humans for food in winter months. Grazing on nearby fields for leftover crops and grains is another way they survive when water temperatures drop. Swans are most commonly found in the northern hemisphere, although some species are present in Australia, New Zealand and South America. Their typical habitats are freshwater wetlands, lakes and rivers and saltwater marshes, and naturally, their diet reflects what is available where they live. Swan habitats are under threat from development, pollution and climate change. These factors can influence the availability of food, and therefore the ability of swans to survive in their traditional breeding and wintering ponds. Read on to learn about how conservation efforts can help swan populations.

You also have the functionality to pause your subscription on easy repeat, simply go to ‘My Account’ to do this. This product may contain traces of Peanuts and Nuts.To avoid the danger of suffocation, please keep bags away from babies, small children and pets. Giant but graceful, swans are larger and heavier than many birds of prey, including eagles and vultures. But just what type of diet is needed to power these magnificent waterbirds? Read on to discover what foods swans eat and how their diet changes throughout the year.

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The plants that form the majority of a swan’s diet - waterweed, pondweed, and various grasses - are rich in essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that help their immune system to function properly, keeping them healthy and able to resist any disease. These nutrients also support healthy development and cognitive activity, which contributes to a long and healthy lifespan of between 20 and 30 years. Tundra swans live in Arctic and subarctic regions and have a diet that consists mainly of aquatic plants, such as pondweeds and sedges. They may also eat some insects and molluscs. Cygnets grow rapidly in the initial months of life, from around 8 oz to 10 oz on hatching to a mega 20 pounds by the time they are 5 months old. Read on to find out more about what foods help support the early development of cygnets.