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Mixed Duckies!
Hey BYC gang! So I went to a hatchery and the owner was selling hybrid ducks for $1, all because no one would buy them! Well, I can't handle seeing poor unwanted duckies, so I bought two. The owner said one was for sure a mix of a Khaki Campbell and a Saxony and the other he figured is a mix... -
Drake has flaky skin on bill???
First off, your duck is beautiful! Secondly, my mallards were having the same problem a few weeks ago. I found that mine were scraping their bills on the fencing of their pen, which was causing the flaking around the bill. I used coconut oil and kept them outside the pen for a few days... -
Overmating Problems
Thanks for the help y'all!!! I do not leave her alone, because if I would she would vocally express her loneliness! Right now she is in with my hen who has a broken wing. They are both the best of friends so she is happy! I have tried giving her more protein, but she is the pickiest eater I have... -
Overmating Problems
Hello! So I have a male muscovy and he has been overmating one of my female scovys. He has three other girls to mate, but this one is his favorite I noticed a week ago that she has a small bald spot on the top of her head, so I decided to keep her in a separate pen away from the male. It has... -
Drake or Hen?
I am happy to help! I know it is pretty hard to sex ducks. The muscovy I bought was supposed to be a boy and ended up being a girl Can't wait to see more pics! Your birds are very beautiful!!! -
Drake or Hen?
Your one white scovy pictured alone looks like a male and your black and white scovy looks like a female. It is always hard to sex with pictures so I could be wrong. Some tips: Males are larger, have broader tales, and have large feet with thick legs. Females look almost feminine. They have... -
Call Duck....
That's great! I might get two female pekins then thanks much for the info!! -
Call Duck....
My ratio is 3 drakes and 2 hens. I wanted to do pairs, but I can see that won't work. I already have a buyer for the call and a hatchery said they would take my mallards. I would like to keep my scovy pair, but I know the male's need more than one female. The hens are really hard to find in my... -
Call Duck....
That is very interesting Miss Lydia! I just bought my muscovy drake a couple weeks ago for my hen and they both are still getting used to each other. My hen just doesn't seem interested in him, which is why I am scared he may go after my call. I also just found out my mallards are both boys... -
Call Duck....
Thank you so much for the info! I never thought of my muscovy male possibly scaring my male call off. I let them free range during the day and put them in a large pen at night and nothing has happened yet. I was thinking of making a small wooden hut that would just fit her, so then if my male... -
Call Duck....
I have heard male muscovy drakes can be pretty aggressive. My male only has one female to mate with (Muscovy hens are hard to come by where I live) and he is very good to her. My muscovy male has tried to mate with the female mallard before, but my male mallard showed him who was boss If I... -
Call Duck....
Hello, So I have somewhat of a dilemma with my little duck herd. I have five ducks: a mallard pair, muscovy pair, and one lone female call duck. Yes, one lone call duck. It is a long story as to how I got that little one in my group, but she has REALLY grown on me My muscovy and mallards all... -
Muscovy: Male or Female?
Just an update on the thread: My Muscovy duck is actually a female and not a male. I bought some more Muscovy ducks and she is already the drakes favorite hen. Hope this thread helps anyone else trying to find their Muscovy ducks sex :) -
Muscovy: Male or Female?
I was hoping he was a Drake! Here's a picture of him from the front :) -
Muscovy: Male or Female?
Hi BYC gang! I went to a hatchery and purchased a Muscovy duckling. My Muscovy (Bam Bam is his name) is now four months old and is one of the best ducks I have ever owned. He is such an angel! I am thinking of getting some more Muscovys, but I would like to find out my duck's gender before I... -
What is my ducks breed???
Thanks so much for the info Ravyn! I have a couple pictures that could help. Any info on the gender would be much appreciated :) I also noticed that my Muscovy hisses and chirps. He/she also raises the feathers on his head quite often. I don't know if that helps find the gender at all but I just...- pebbles99
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What is my ducks breed???
Thank you for the welcome! And my duck is almost four months. I think it might be a muscovy too. Do you know how to tell if it is a male or female??- pebbles99
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What is my ducks breed???
He is much bigger than my mallards in height and weight. My pekins and indian runners are taller, but he's almost as heavy as they are. I also noticed he doesnt make a raspy quack like my other male ducks. He has more of a musical chirp that sounds similar to a flute in my opinion. I dont know... -
What is my ducks breed???
I have never heard of that breed before! Maybe that is what he is