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Park guests have been urged to cease feeding swans bread after a number of of the protected birds turned pink as a result of they ate mouldy crumbs left within the water.
Visitors to Moses Gate Country Park in Bolton known as the RSPCA after recognizing the bevy of swans wanting tickled pink.
The charity mentioned the group of birds have been affected by “pink feather syndrome”, which can lead to swans struggling to swim and fly.
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(RSPCA)
The situation is brought on by a fungus which happens when bread begins to decay in water.
People are being urged to feed the protected birds cabbage, spinach and lettuce or chook seed as an alternative of bread.
RSPCA animal rescue officer Stephen Wickham, who collected the swans, mentioned: “We know how much people enjoy feeding swans, ducks and geese, however, it’s important to make sure they are given the right food.
“Unfortunately, bread fills them up without giving them the nutrients they need and it can affect their health.
“We’d encourage people to offer them finely chopped greens, such as cabbage, spinach and lettuce, as well as mixed corn, grain, wheat or bird seed.
“Any feeding should also be done in moderation and only as a supplement to their natural diet.”
