How funny! and what a good rooster. I lost one from protecting his girls too. My Muscovy really respect my oldest roo. Even my drake will give him space if he comes to the feeder when they are eating. And is his part game bantam so not a large rooster at all.
Here's one of my girls who decided to brood on the poop board. At least she didn't have to worry about the chickens pooping on her they gave her an wide berth. lol
and this one thought it would be fun to try the bucket out. Only problem this bucket was full of water. :rolleyes:
I have one female Muscovy who likes to jump into the chickens nesting boxes to lay. The rest prefer laying in the shavings in their coop. Mine usually begin laying 8-9 months old.