Anyone have a good idea of how long it takes muscovy ducks to fly?

[Summernole]

My muscovy ducks are about 10 weeks old and are flapping their wings all the time. They were born on June 5th and I'm thinking they should be flying at three months. Anyone have any ideas and experiences?

 

[Miss Lydia]

By the time their flight feathers have grown in,they are working on building up those wing muscles now should be ready to fly any time. Is that what you want them to fly?

 

[chickens really]

@Soon2BChixMom she has Muscovy

 

[Summernole]

By the time their flight feathers have grown in,they are working on building up those wing muscles now should be ready to fly any time. Is that what you want them to fly?

Yes, I always knew they would eventually fly. There are other muscovy ducks behind my house on a retention pond. I just saved these little guys/girls when their Mom was killed the night before they hatched. I'm not supposed to have these ducks in my yard. I want them to be able to fly so they can escape predators. I can't keep them but sure hope they come back a lot to visit.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I sure hope they make it there. and they come back to visit. Your just going to let them leave on their own?

 

[Summernole]

I sure hope they make it there. and they come back to visit. Your just going to let them leave on their own?

Yes, I am going to let them leave on their own. I guess you don't understand. I can't have them as pets. I never intended them to be pets. I'm not allowed to have them here. I just didn't want them all to die in their shells. I can only hope that they will be okay when they are able to fly and leave. I actually would love it if they stayed and my dogs didn't attack them but I cannot count on that. They need to go to the retention pond or some other place where they can continue to grow and raise their own families. Muscovy ducks are not welcome in my residential neighborhood and I could get in a lot of trouble for even raising them in my backyard. I don't know where you live but here in Central Florida they are not welcome. Don't get me wrong. I am in love with each and every one but never intended to keep them forever. Just wanted to give them a chance to live and grow up.

 

[Miss Lydia]

That’s what I meant just when they are ready they can leave on their own. I def agree that is the best. I think your pretty special to do what you did for those eggs. I am a native Floridian but can honestly say I am ashamed of my home state and the way they have treated these Muscovy’s. I am very thankful I don’t live there any longer. They are awesome birds it’s not their fault it’s those who were not responsible in keeping their birds contained and let them become feral Then they multiplied and became a problem. Very sad.

 

[Summernole]

That’s what I meant just when they are ready they can leave on their own. I def agree that is the best. I think your pretty special to do what you did for those eggs. I am a native Floridian but can honestly say I am ashamed of my home state and the way they have treated these Muscovy’s. I am very thankful I don’t live there any longer. They are awesome birds it’s not their fault it’s those who were not responsible in keeping their birds contained and let them become feral Then they multiplied and became a problem. Very sad.

Yeah, they are pretty neat babies. It is so hard not to get attached. I love the "cooing" whenever they see me and I love that they will run to me. I'm sorry but I will be one of those that did not contain my birds and let them become feral. What choice did I have? I could have let them all "cool off" and die inside their eggs or I could have helped them be born and grow up. I just did what I felt was right for them in the beginning and then there was no stopping me. I had to see this out properly. I bought the big pen, I continue to buy their starter feed and I provide them with fresh water, a small pool and some attention everyday. They have lots of grass that they love. You are starting to make me feel like I should have just let them all die. Why don't you be more supportive. I watch these other muscovy mothers on my retention pond and almost all the babies they hatch end up missing. We have large turtles, falcons, hawks and God knows what. I do not regret my decision to save them. Nor do I regret my decision to set them free. Whatever happens - happens.

 

[Kiki]

Yeah, they are pretty neat babies. It is so hard not to get attached. I love the "cooing" whenever they see me and I love that they will run to me. I'm sorry but I will be one of those that did not contain my birds and let them become feral. What choice did I have? I could have let them all "cool off" and die inside their eggs or I could have helped them be born and grow up. I just did what I felt was right for them in the beginning and then there was no stopping me. I had to see this out properly. I bought the big pen, I continue to buy their starter feed and I provide them with fresh water, a small pool and some attention everyday. They have lots of grass that they love. You are starting to make me feel like I should have just let them all die. Why don't you be more supportive. I watch these other muscovy mothers on my retention pond and almost all the babies they hatch end up missing. We have large turtles, falcons, hawks and God knows what. I do not regret my decision to save them. Nor do I regret my decision to set them free. Whatever happens - happens.

I don't think @Miss Lydia was trying to make you feel bad and neither am I but why did you take the eggs to begin with if you weren't going to take care of the birds for life?
It is my opinion that you should have left them alone.

You have been feeding them...do you really think that they will survive if you just "let them go"?

You are adding to the already existing problem of these birds having to fend for themselves in the wild.
If you did this, in my state, you would probably get in trouble with the law.

Do the birds a favor and find them a home.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yeah, they are pretty neat babies. It is so hard not to get attached. I love the "cooing" whenever they see me and I love that they will run to me. I'm sorry but I will be one of those that did not contain my birds and let them become feral. What choice did I have? I could have let them all "cool off" and die inside their eggs or I could have helped them be born and grow up. I just did what I felt was right for them in the beginning and then there was no stopping me. I had to see this out properly. I bought the big pen, I continue to buy their starter feed and I provide them with fresh water, a small pool and some attention everyday. They have lots of grass that they love. You are starting to make me feel like I should have just let them all die. Why don't you be more supportive. I watch these other muscovy mothers on my retention pond and almost all the babies they hatch end up missing. We have large turtles, falcons, hawks and God knows what. I do not regret my decision to save them. Nor do I regret my decision to set them free. Whatever happens - happens.