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Swans are birds, they do not give birth, the female lays 5 to 10 eggs, in a nest by water, that take from 35 to 42 days to hatch. The female does most of the egg incubation, but every now and then the male will replace her for a while so she can have a swim and a 'bite to eat'.
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∙ 9y agoMost species of swan mate for life. After fertilization, the female will lay anywhere between three and eight eggs per clutch.
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∙ 8y agoThe same as other birds. Sexual reproduction, the hen lays eggs which she hatches.
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∙ 8y agoThey reproduce sexually.
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∙ 14y agoSexually.
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Do swans lay eggs when they fly?
no
How long are swans pregnant for?
Swans lay eggs, so they do not get pregnant.
Where do trumpeter swans lay eggs?
in Canada
What time of year swans lay eggs?
Spring
Can swans lay eggs more than once a year?
Yes they can!
Is a swan born alive or hatch from a egg?
Lay eggs, (of course! they're birds) Swans have their babies by laying eggs. Birds do not give live birth like mammals do.
Do black swans lay eggs?
Ponds, lakes, slow-going rivers and freshwater marshes.
Where do black swans lay eggs?
Ponds, lakes, slow-going rivers and freshwater marshes.
What is the gestation time for swan?
Swans are not mammals, therefore, they lay eggs and sit on them until they hatch.
Do swans lay their eggs near water or in nest?
This is because swans feed mostly on underwater vegitation, so they live near the water in order to have a food source.
What seasons do swans lay eggs in?
In the spring! You should not attempt to go near their nests as they are very, very protective.
How many eggs do swans lay at a time?
They lay, on the average, three to eight eggs. Only one clutch of eggs is laid per year. A swan builds their nests out of stems and leaves from plants such as cattails and sedges. Trumpeters often nest on top of muskrat or beaver lodges.
