Best time to start selling ducklings

[Brettmathis]

So I adopted two Muscovy ducks last july at 9 days old. Now they are having babies of their own. So far 6 have hatches out of 13. So when is the best time to start selling the babies?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

@Miss Lydia has Muscovy and will know.

Cute babies!!!

 

[Brettmathis]

@Miss Lydia has Muscovy and will know.

Cute babies!!!

Thanks. They sure are. And just full of personality already at 1 to 2 days old.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Thanks. They sure are. And just full of personality already at 1 to 2 days old.

I hope to add some Muscovy to my flock at some point. My daughter (9 years old) thinks they're so cool because they can roost. Are your adults friendly with you?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Babies are probably best to sell during spring, when people are looking for ducks

 

[My2butterflies]

If you mean age wise, I would sell now.
I keep hatchlings for a day or two, just to be sure they dry off, eat, drink, and look strong. Then they are ready for new homes.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I like to wait till at least 2-3 weeks old, That gives them time with mama after all she did all the work it would be a shame for her not to be able to spend time with them. I've never had many hatches that I sold though because I am too much of a softee to sell. So I only let mine hatch when I want to add to my flock or someone has asked me to hatch for them.

@HeatherKellyB Muscovy are like puppies. They are so precious, Just be sure not to have more than one drake, they are figthers.

 

[Brettmathis]

I hope to add some Muscovy to my flock at some point. My daughter (9 years old) thinks they're so cool because they can roost. Are your adults friendly with you?

Yes I handled them a lot still do. My drake is more talkative than the hen.