How old are my Muscovy chicks?

[member 373180]

Any guesses on approximately how old these cuties might be? Sorry they're all piled up, they've had a big couple of days. Thanks!

 

[Miss Lydia]

2 weeks I'd say they sure are adorable

 

[learycow]

between 2 and 3 weeks

 

[member 373180]

Thank you, that's what I was thinking, too. I think they just decided that mom's not coming back and so they're out exploring and playing in the pool. So cute!!

 

[member 373180]

Oh, while I have you Muscovy experts on the phone.....are they ok to eat boss at this age? They've been free ranging on a farm until now so I'm thinking they're likely ok with most things at this point.
Thanks again!

 

[Jpat]

19 days 17 hours and 51 minuts

My heart is melting! looks like a tiny tidal wave of softy smooshie

Did you mean moss? Mine chow on everything on the property, i cant tell if there playing or eating sometimes

 

[sourland]

It almost looks as if there are two different age groups. Some appear to be around 2 weeks old and others perhaps 3 weeks old.

 

[member 373180]

19 days 17 hours and 51 minuts

My heart is melting! looks like a tiny tidal wave of softy smooshie

Did you mean moss? Mine chow on everything on the property, i cant tell if there playing or eating sometimes

Excellent, I'll note that on their birth certificates
I know, right, I'm not getting anything done because I keep going to watch them.
Sorry, I did mean boss, black oil sunflower seeds. It's in the candy mix I give my chickens and I was wondering if I could give it to the duckies too. Thanks!

It almost looks as if there are two different age groups. Some appear to be around 2 weeks old and others perhaps 3 weeks old.

Interesting thought and I wouldn't rule it out. I'll keep that in mind as I watch them grow. Thanks!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I don't think I'd feed them BOSS yet maybe at 1 month, give them either an all flock crumble or chick starter. What happened to their mom?

 

[member 373180]

I don't think I'd feed them BOSS yet maybe at 1 month, give them either an all flock crumble or chick starter. What happened to their mom?

Ok, I will wait and just use mealworms and scratch grains for now. This is just for a little bit of treats (bribery) so I can get them to come later. They are on chick stater as their proper food.

Sorry, their mom is fine. She stayed on the farm and they came home with me.