I didn't know ducks roosted...

[Kadjain]

I tried to introduce this single Muscovy to my other ducks, 2 Khaki's, 1 Hybrid 300 and a Runner drake. I didn't want to introduce a single duck but I didn't want to pay for 2 cause he was asking too much. Anyway the duck decided to move into the chicken coop instead of the duck hut.
I didn't know ducks would roost. Here is the Muscovy on a roost that is about 3+ ft high and I didn't place it there.

Obviously I'm still new to owning ducks. Is this common? Should I make a roosting area for the Khaki's and Runner. I figure if they wanted to roost they would've moved into the coop like the Musc.

 

[kari_dawn]

aw, how cute is that! I don't know anything about ducks, so forgive me if my ignorance is showing, but that is a funny picture! Do all ducks roost?

 

[RAREROO]

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Nope, typical domestic mallard derived ducks dont fly, perch, or roost but its not uncommom for muscovies.

 

[Kadjain]

Yeah, the Musc. flies better compared to my Khaki's, Hybrid and Runner. I clipped one of her wings but she can still get up there. She's pretty cool

 

[shelleyd2008]

Muscovies do roost and fly very well. They are a different species of duck than the others you possess.

In the wild, muscovies are a migratory bird.

 

[Kadjain]

No wonder why she moved into the chicken coop then.

Coolness thanks!

 

[ChickieBooBoo]

All of my Muscovy's roost, most nights on the top roosts in the coop. During the day they fly up onto the bale pile which is about 15ft high.

 

[Mike Winters]

muscovies are tree ducks like wood ducks so they are happy to roost if they can

 

[Kevin565]

My Muscovy drake used to roost all the time. It was quite fun to see him fly way up to find a roost.

 

[Maryallison]

oh that is so cute! I just asked my husband if ducks would roost today and we both thought they wouldn't. You showed us! I love it!