Duck Breed Focus - Muscovy

[JudysMuscovy]

They do look like all drakes hens are smaller body

 

[hennible]

I'm leaning toward drakes too, though it's not the best pic to judge by.... The size difference is really obvious pretty early, and them the male faces start to get red first, and in end far more red and bumpier than the girls.

@bamadude Hows those eggs doing? You candle them or anything?

 

[bamadude]

Not yet. Im too busy/lazy

 

[hennible]

Lol

 

[duckstogoaround]

Very very hissy ducks can't go near them without aggressive behavior, however great and funny ducks. Love to watch them fool around

 

[Miss Lydia]

Very very hissy ducks can't go near them without aggressive behavior, however great and funny ducks. Love to watch them fool around

They are beautiful, I bet a handful of dried meal worms would make them more friendly.

 

[duckstogoaround]

They are beautiful, I bet a handful of dried meal worms would make them more friendly.

Thank you!! They used to be my little babies because they imprinted on me and they were friendly. But now they're gotten more aggressive and distance. Any tips on getting them more comfortable with people?

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Quote: The hissing is actually just their way of talking. Its not meant as aggressive at all. Drakes are more hissy sounding but the ducks do it too. I have only had one somewhat aggressive scovy, and she was just fighting me over taking her ducklings. Treats, like mealworms, night crawlers all sorts of bugs win them over fast! I also give them scraps of meat especially in the winter months. When I process a hog, they are all lined up waiting for scraps of fat and meat. One of my duck hens will fly to my shoulder for extra scraps too.

 

[duckstogoaround]

oh okay, just one has bit me before while hissing so I have kind of just assumed that that is the aggressive behavior. @jchny2000

 

[jojosbunches]

Can anyone tell me if the females can raise a Mohawk like the males?... I've searched and asked others and haven't been able to get any answer... Thanks in advance