Muscovy Ducks
The only domestic duck not descended from the mallard! Muscovy ducks are also called Red-Head
ducks due to the red warty growths called caruncles that grow on the face of the ducks. Muscovy
ducks are non-greasy and their meat tastes like the finest lean beef. In fact, Muscovy duck is a
delicacy and commands a high price in resturaunts! We love our Muscovies for their practicality.
They are predator resistant- Muscovies have been known to fight off owls, hawks, fox and dogs.
They have long sharp claws, a toothy bill and are formidable when nesting. They also have a crest like
a cockatoo that they raise when stressed or ready to fight. They are also the most comical of ducks!
Drakes make only a slight hissing noise, hens a soft quack. They do much communicating by bobbing
their heads and wagging their tails. Muscovies become very tame with handling, in fact ours follow me
around the yard talking and wagging til I give them treats. Muscovy hens fly very well, drakes have a
harder time due to their size. They roost in trees at night- so be sure to give them a perch in the coop!
They grub for their own food very well, and thrive on a minimum of grain in the summer months. They
are excellent woodtick patrols, love slugs and snails and will kill snakes and mice. They will raise
several litters of babies a year, average 15-20 babies at a time. Our hens average 6 lbs, drakes up to
15. We raise black, chocolate, ripple, white and pied.
ducks due to the red warty growths called caruncles that grow on the face of the ducks. Muscovy
ducks are non-greasy and their meat tastes like the finest lean beef. In fact, Muscovy duck is a
delicacy and commands a high price in resturaunts! We love our Muscovies for their practicality.
They are predator resistant- Muscovies have been known to fight off owls, hawks, fox and dogs.
They have long sharp claws, a toothy bill and are formidable when nesting. They also have a crest like
a cockatoo that they raise when stressed or ready to fight. They are also the most comical of ducks!
Drakes make only a slight hissing noise, hens a soft quack. They do much communicating by bobbing
their heads and wagging their tails. Muscovies become very tame with handling, in fact ours follow me
around the yard talking and wagging til I give them treats. Muscovy hens fly very well, drakes have a
harder time due to their size. They roost in trees at night- so be sure to give them a perch in the coop!
They grub for their own food very well, and thrive on a minimum of grain in the summer months. They
are excellent woodtick patrols, love slugs and snails and will kill snakes and mice. They will raise
several litters of babies a year, average 15-20 babies at a time. Our hens average 6 lbs, drakes up to
15. We raise black, chocolate, ripple, white and pied.
"Boots" 2 year old black pied
drake
drake
"Big Boy" 1 year old white drake
Estimated 2006 Pricing-
Dozen Eggs- 28$
Baby ducks- 3.50 each
Prices do not include shipping.
Dozen Eggs- 28$
Baby ducks- 3.50 each
Prices do not include shipping.
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