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[BullChick]

@mlm Mike Do you have any tips on how to pick up a duck? My Pekins are not a problem, but the Muscovies are very different! I don't want to be scratched up like that again.

 

[casportpony]

@mlm Mike Do you have any tips on how to pick up a duck? My Pekins are not a problem, but the Muscovies are very different! I don't want to be scratched up like that again.

This article has some info on catching peafowl that might be helpful.
http://www.hopkinslivestock.com/oral_dosing_article.htm

-Kathy

 

[mlm Mike]

@mlm Mike Do you have any tips on how to pick up a duck? My Pekins are not a problem, but the Muscovies are very different! I don't want to be scratched up like that again.

No, sorry, but I really don't pick them up. All my poultry is on the wild/flighty side. I grab legs if getting for processing, if I need to look at if I suspect injury or illness I use old towel to wrap them in.

 

[mlm Mike]

Quote: Thanks!

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Muscovy ducks have very long toenails, so I find that I must grab both legs, then restrain both wings, or I will end up with scratches and ripped clothing.

-Kathy

 

[BullChick]

This article has some info on catching peafowl that might be helpful.
http://www.hopkinslivestock.com/oral_dosing_article.htm

-Kathy

Thank you

Muscovy ducks have very long toenails, so I find that I must grab both legs, then restrain both wings, or I will end up with scratches and ripped clothing. 

-Kathy

Yeah, torn skn and clothes happened. I knew about the nails, but wasn't prepared today for catching one. My bad!
So, a net. I couldn't get ahold of its feet working alone. A net would have been a help!
Mike, a towel would have worked too. Thank you!

 

[casportpony]

This one is too funny!

 

[casportpony]

Quote: The bigger birds like peas and Muscovy ducks can be dangerous,and I have scars from both to prove it! I'm pretty tuff, but I think twice now when it come to wrangling them. Remind me to tell you about my 12 pound peahen that is so wild that I have to treat her in the dark if I have to treat her without help. Truly scary bird that left my thighs covered in bruises.

-Kathy

 

[BullChick]

This one is too funny!

The second one is funny!

The bigger birds like peas and Muscovy ducks can be dangerous,and I have scars from both to prove it! I'm pretty tuff, but I think twice now when it come to wrangling them. Remind me to tell you about my 12 pound peahen that is so wild that I have to treat her in the dark if I have to treat her without help. Truly scary bird that left my thighs covered in bruises. -Kathy

Well... Tell me! LOL! Okay, so there is nothing wrong with the fact that I need protective wear for catching a Muscovy. And, that I need tools. I don't think I will ever try to do that again.

 

[BullChick]

I will also not be sknning a duck again.