I don't agree.
The slaughterhouses that I have seen were well run.
And as to hunting.... depends on your aim.
I once had roadkill moose that was NOT dispatched quickly (the folks that hit it didn't have a gun in the car). That meat was VERY STRONG and extremely difficult to make edible.
No, not a factor at all. And most of the muscovy I eat is 9 month to over a year of age male.
Not draining the flesh properly (improper bleeding) can make the meat a bit unsightly since it can leave engorged blood vessels. However, I haven't noticed a difference in taste.
In improperly...
1 year isn't that old.
You can roast it like a turkey, or piece it out.
The breasts are huge... so nice to make homemade pastrami. Or cook them anyway you want... any recipe that calls for a super lean beef steak should work. Most duck meat recipes are NOT what you want, because regular...