I removed my loud & aggressive drake 10 days ago, and I've enjoyed the peace. However, at times the remaining ladies go a bit crazy: loud chirping, open mouths, overly excited, "hard" nibbling of shoes/socks/pants. They are now 18-19 weeks, eggs should be coming soon.
I wonder if they miss...
Great tips. The aggression really started in the last couple of weeks as they grew old enough to mate: huffing & puffing whenever I'm close, getting protective of the ladies.
The others are nipping at shoes/pants, but seems to be more curiosity / search for food.
My muscovys are 14-15 weeks old. I'm planning to cull the drake before it gets too old, but would like to get a few fertile eggs before that. At what age would they typically produce viable eggs?
My muscovys are 9 weeks and starting to do the run-flapping. Should I start thinking about clipping the feathers? There is a 6ft fence around the property, but the fence of the run is lower, mainly to keep them out of the veggies and off the deck.
They are also getting a bit aggressive, at...
My 3.5week olds like me to be around when they are outside and foraging, and start peeping when left alone. They are fine in the coop. At what age do they feel more comfortable on their own outside? It's nice to be part of the flock and all but ...
Any guesses as to which colours these will have when they grow up?
The very edge of the light one's tail is dark.
The beak/feet on the lighter speckled one are light.