Hen or Drake?

Sylverfly

Songster
10 Years
Apr 29, 2009
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Northeastern Michigan
I have 4 young Muscovy ducks. I think 1 male 2 female and one unsure.
one big duck, and 3 smaller ducks, one is the same size as the 2 I think are female but its more aggressive then the big duck, it always raises its head feathers at me and at the bigger duck.

I wasn't worried but today it was chasing and beating on the big one who was running and not attempting to defend itself. I don't know if he offended "her" over something, or was it male against male fighting starting? there was a 3rd duck watching this unfold and following them but not attacking anyone.

So I don't know if I have a big male and a small male or just an overly aggressive hen.

I bought these guys as ducklings and they are my first Muscovy so I'm a novice here.

Also they were sold as pure Muscovy do they look pure or like mixes? I don't want mule ducks! They are 3-4 months old.

















 
They look like purebred Muscovies to me. However, I'm not sure what sex they are. I agree with you that the larger one is probably a male, but other than that, I don't know.

Hopefully someone with more Muscovy experience comes along and answers your questions!
 
They look like purebred Muscovies to me. However, I'm not sure what sex they are. I agree with you that the larger one is probably a male, but other than that, I don't know.

Hopefully someone with more Muscovy experience comes along and answers your questions!
I agree.
 

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