Duck Breed Focus - Muscovy

[Chaneys Ranch]

I bought some Muscovy eggs on Ebay. Only 2 hatched. I think they are barred chocolates from what I've read and what the breeder posted?? These are my first muscovies. They are much different than all of the other ducklings I have had. Granted they are only 1 week old now but I've noticed they don't play in their water, don't eat and poop as much and aren't growing as rapidly. Their legs are much tinier and seem very fragile compared to others. I am hoping I have a boy and a girl. I've named them Fred and Ethel.

It wont be long to tell. Drakes are a much longer body type. They are so adorable, love scovys!

 

[Ren2014]

It wont be long to tell. Drakes are a much longer body type. They are so adorable, love scovys!

How soon can you tell? These two are the most adorable lings I've had. I think it's because they are easy clean up and already have cute little attitudes. They come out from under their mommy heating pad to eat/drink then run a few laps and then back under.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Quote: Couple weeks most. The boys have a longer body and larger head. Longer, thicker legs.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I bought some Muscovy eggs on Ebay. Only 2 hatched. I think they are barred chocolates from what I've read and what the breeder posted?? These are my first muscovies. They are much different than all of the other ducklings I have had. Granted they are only 1 week old now but I've noticed they don't play in their water, don't eat and poop as much and aren't growing as rapidly. Their legs are much tinier and seem very fragile compared to others. I am hoping I have a boy and a girl. I've named them Fred and Ethel.

They are adorable and that is just how my barred looked when tiny. Be sure to give them Nutritional yeast or Brewers yeast human grade for at least 10 weeks.

 

[Tevyes Dad]

I bought some Muscovy eggs on Ebay. Only 2 hatched. I think they are barred chocolates from what I've read and what the breeder posted?? These are my first muscovies. They are much different than all of the other ducklings I have had. Granted they are only 1 week old now but I've noticed they don't play in their water, don't eat and poop as much and aren't growing as rapidly. Their legs are much tinier and seem very fragile compared to others. I am hoping I have a boy and a girl. I've named them Fred and Ethel.

 

[Ren2014]

They are adorable and that is just how my barred looked when tiny. Be sure to give them Nutritional yeast or Brewers yeast human grade for at least 10 weeks.

Thank you. I've been giving Niacin. Is the Brewers yeast better? How much of it do you give?

 

[Ren2014]

These two are quite the characters. They stay under their mommy heating pad until I call them out and then they run around in circles like crazy. It's the funniest thing ever. I did get to witness the projectile poop tonight

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thank you. I've been giving Niacin. Is the Brewers yeast better? How much of it do you give?

If you have plain niacin then just keep it up either are good. 1Tab of BY to 1 cup of human or animal grade.

 

[Alex1010]

Hey, guys! I'm a new Muscovy owner I only got one brown one which I hope is a female. And I'm getting more tomorrow maybe 2 or 3. Mine is pretty young and I want to get young ones. How do I tell the sex when they're like 3/4 months? And how are they with chickens? Mines are together right now and everything fine. Would really like any tips for this breed!

 

[Ren2014]

This is Bob. Just got him today. WOW! I had no idea Muscovies were this big. I read about the claws and thought I was prepared but he got me.

My fault. Man o man did it bleed. Bob needs a GF. I sure hope Fred and Ethel grow up to be girls but it'll be a long time before they meet Bob. .