At WRC we try to house animals of the same species together, especially the more social ones like waterfowl and certain songbirds.  Recently, a Trumpeter Swan was admitted with a broken leg.  This swan required a more confined space to limit movement so that the fracture would have a better chance of healing.  

Fortunately we are well equipped to build a smaller cage in the large swan room or just about any kind of cage that would be needed for one of the 170 different species we may see.  Now this swan will be able to have the type of cage it needs and be able to see other swans.  Hopefully this will not only make for a speedy recovery but a more pleasant stay at WRC.

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