I'm not a chicken farmer, but a pair of muscovy ducks, and for a short time, a guinea fowl, decided my backyard is a nice place. I live in Southeast Virginia, and have always made a habit of encouraging wildlife. I also see a lot of mallards, and the occasional owl, eagle or osprey, as well as...
The male muscovy who has taken up residence in my yard appeared on July 23 with trauma to his face. His caruncle no longer sits straight on his face, and his bill is partially broken (looks like a chipped tooth). The area under where his caruncle sat looks bony. He was lethargic for a couple of...
