Jul 31, 2012 · My muscovy hen and I (long story) hatched out 7 ducklings late June. They are 4-5 weeks old now. 6 of them are a combination of blue/brown/white and 1 is...

Apr 1, 2024 · I have several muscovy mamas that have laid very large clutches over the past couple of years. The problem is only 1 or 2 out of every 15 or 16 eggs hatch. They are fertile …

May 28, 2024 · If you are just getting started, I recommend starting your Muscovy duck flock with hatchlings instead of eggs, simply because the hatch rate on Muscovy eggs is less than 25%. …

Nov 6, 2024 · Discover everything you need to know about raising Muscovy ducklings! Learn how to raise Muscovy ducks with expert tips and advice. Start your journey today.

Jul 9, 2020 · I wanted to create a timeline of my Muscovy ducklings growing and feathering out, and to share my pictures with everyone ;) We got the ducklings May 21st...

Jun 29, 2024 · Quick summary of issue: I have taken in two 4-5 week old Muscovy ducklings that fell behind the mother/siblings. Both have leg issues and I would like to see if I can rehab them …

Raising Muscovy ducks is very easy. They are easy to care for, friendly and great dual-purpose duck to have on the homestead. In this post, you'll find all the information that you need about …

Dec 8, 2021 · The Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) is not your average barnyard duck. To start with they are quiet! Although the Muscovy is a duck, they are one of the few species not …

Sep 5, 2023 · Muscovy ducks are a large breed of waterfowl. With their bright red face mask, they stand out from other domesticated ducks almost immediately. The red, rather warty-looking …

Jul 12, 2023 · Muscovy ducks are fast-growing and can reach up to 12 pounds in just 12 weeks. Domesticated males can grow to 15 pounds, nearly twice the size of females. They have a …

Nov 24, 2010 · If a Muscovy duckling is bright yellow with a pink beak, like the ones below, they will grow up to be a white Muscovy duck. If they are yellow with any black in their beak then …

Jan 28, 2018 · Mostly in two respects: 1) muscovy eggs take five weeks to hatch, as opposed to four with common duck eggs, and 2) muscovy ducklings grow much slower than common …

My backyard Muscovy Ducks are molting, they always molt in the Autumn season here so they have a beautiful new, warm and fully waterproof set of feathers for the Winter. When ducks are …

Feb 11, 2023 · Female Muscovy ducks, who are sex identifiable as “ducks” are much smaller than the males, weighing 6-8 pounds. They do sometimes grow caruncles around their eyes and …

Jan 1, 2025 · Missy Irish of Irish Acres Homestead shares the five main reasons she loves raising and keeping ducks on her homestead. 800.456.3280 ... We’d fry up the hearts and livers in …