주의, 모든 백조 애호가.
레이크 랜드 공무원, 플로리다, 앞으로 몇 주 안에 백조 판매를 계획하고 있습니다..
특이한 사건의 이유?
도시 지출 $ 10,000 그들을 먹이고 돌보는 1 년. The picturesque birds are also largely overpopulated, which causes quality of life issues for them, according to Lakeland’s website.
“We currently have 80 swans here on Lake Morton to feed and care for, so we are looking to sell around 30 ...에 40 to ensure proper care for them all,” Bob Donahay, Lakeland’s Director of Parks and Recreation, CNN에 말했다.
Swans crowd around a feeding box on Lake Morton.
Donahay says because there are too many swans in one area, they often fight over space in the lake and surrounding areas, and they roam onto streets and into traffic. Two were killed this year by motorists.
박사. Patricia Mattson and Kimberly Crane examine a mute swan on Lake Morton in 2018. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
“We are fortunate to have veterinarians in town who donate their services to our annual wellness roundups where we check the health of all our swans,” Donahay said.
While the city does not conduct background checks on each buyer, Donahay says they do try to get to know each prospect before selling.
“We will have a great conversation about who they [the buyers] are and what their plans are for the swan or swans. And then we also make ourselves readily available if any of the swans experience medical issues down the road,” Donahay said.
What do the new owners do with the animals? Donahay says everyone who buys a swan has some body of water in or near their homes, where the swans can live comfortably.
Others place their swans in wedding venues, or funeral or nursing homes, Donahay says.
The price is $ 400, a number Donahay proudly says is below market value.
