Duck breed not breedable?

[Omniskies]

Muscovies are a South American tree duck. Like Sparrow said, they're not related to our Mallard-based breeds (from Mallards to Rouens to Runners). I'm setting up my Muscovies as entirely different from any duck breeds I stick with since their behavior and, to a lesser degree, needs are so much different. I even read in one book that Muscovies were more like geese than ducks and from what I've seen I can believe it.

Especially since my Muscovy drake is currently top dog in our Pilgrim flock

 

[Wolf-Kim]

See, that's what I thought. I thought that they should be considered a different species. LOL Just never really looked it up.

-Kim

 

[Mahonri]

I want pics of male, female and mule offspring!

Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[SilkieCRZYness]

so far two have hatched, i will post pics soon, obvoiusly wont know what they will look like full grown nor if there boy or girl, but what i can tell you is that they are all yellow with a black head, more of a large black spot on there head not like a perfect black head like a mallards green is.

 

[Lophura]

Quote:
Here's a hybrid Muscovy/Domestic Mallard female -

Dan

 

[chickygirl2]

Mules tend to be VERY pretty ducks. They are quiet, like muscovies and make the same kind of noises. The females lay eggs, but they will not hatch- good for eating though..........