Is a muscovy A good duck?

[Pierre duck drake]

So I'm thinking about getting some muscovy ducks but would like to know more about them! Do the hens go broody once a year? Are they friendly? Can they live with my other ducks? The breeds are KC hookbill and a pekins (the pekins lives alone because of his leg problem)

 

[Banana01]

So I'm thinking about getting some muscovy ducks but would like to know more about them! Do the hens go broody once a year? Are they friendly? Can they live with my other ducks? The breeds are KC hookbill and a pekins (the pekins lives alone because of his leg problem)

Yes they are very friendly, but i have only had muscovys and no other kind to compare them to. But i would very highly recommend them. They are friendly if you have the correct drake to female ratio. They should get along with the other ducks, but may cross breed or try to cross breed. My hens like to sit on their nests almost constantly, but that is because i have cycled through different males and they sort of mourn the loss.

They are really easy for me, it depends on your location. live in a tropical weather place with natural water and plants on my property. They also share the chickens and dogs food. I let the hens do small broods now of four or less eggs, and the babies are self sufficient in very little time. I love them for how resistent they are to illness and problems, and of course the meat and eggs. I cant think of a single negative for them.

If you start with a single male and single female, you could have a brood in no time.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Is there a "not good" duck?

 

[Pierre duck drake]

Yes they are very friendly, but i have only had muscovys and no other kind to compare them to. But i would very highly recommend them. They are friendly if you have the correct drake to female ratio. They should get along with the other ducks, but may cross breed or try to cross breed. My hens like to sit on their nests almost constantly, but that is because i have cycled through different males and they sort of mourn the loss.

They are really easy for me, it depends on your location. live in a tropical weather place with natural water and plants on my property. They also share the chickens and dogs food. I let the hens do small broods now of four or less eggs, and the babies are self sufficient in very little time. I love them for how resistent they are to illness and problems, and of course the meat and eggs. I cant think of a single negative for them.

If you start with a single male and single female, you could have a brood in no time.

Ok! Thank you they seem like great ducks! Do you know if they are easy to breed and sell?

 

[Pierre duck drake]

Is there a "not good" duck?

I love all ducks I just wanted to know if muscovies are good ducks to own!!

 

[Aunt Angus]

You absolutely MUST share pics if you get any ducklings, Muscovies or otherwise!!!

 

[ruthhope]

I have muscovies and one pekin, my son has pekins and one muscovy. My son's pekins were bought as day old ducklings and have grown up together. They are friendly and will come around and nibble the shoes of anyone who sits down with them. The female pekins have quickly accepted my female muscovy duck that was moved over to my son's after Christmas.

My muscovies and pekin were rescues -- all rescued from near death experiences as ducklings. One likes being "couchycooed" and petted. Two do not, but on their own terms will come and be hugged: the muscovy stands on the garden gate; the pekin will be petted if he is stood on my garden table. But these ducks are going through a phase of being mean with each other. The pekin is currently sleeping in the house as the two muscovies are attacking him in the coop. He copes when they are all out free ranging in the back yard -- he keeps a watchful eye and can run away and hide if a muscovy comes near him intending to pull his wing or tail feathers. But the pekin is not innocent -- he will try and boss the two muscovies around and jabs one of the muscovies on the chest with his bill. I think this is all hormones kicking in as they get to 6 months old

I don't think the behavior is breed specific. I think part of the behavior of mine is the traumatic background that my drakes have. Plus male hormones!!! I would love to raise muscovy day old ducklings in the future.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I love all ducks I just wanted to know if muscovies are good ducks to own!!

Oh, I know! I've read your posts, and I know how much you love them! Muscovies are on my wish list. I hear they're wonderful.

 

[Pierre duck drake]

I have muscovy and one pekin, my son has pekins and one muscovy. My son's pekins were bought as day old ducklings and have grown up together. They are friendly and will come around and nibble the shoes of anyone who sits down with them. The female pekins have quickly accepted my muscovy duck that was moved over to my son's after Christmas.

My muscovies and pekin were rescues -- all rescued from near death experiences as ducklings. One likes being "couchycooed" and petted. Two do not, but on their own terms will come and be hugged: the muscovy stands on the garden gate; the pekin will be petted if he is stood on my garden table. But these ducks are going through a phase of being mean with each other. The pekin is currently sleeping in the house as the two muscovies are attacking him in the coop. He copes when they are all out free ranging in the back yard -- he keeps a watchful eye and can run away and hide if a muscovy comes near him intending to pull his wing or tail feathers. But the pekin is not innocent -- he will try and boss the two muscovies around and jabs one of the muscovies on the chest with his bill. I think this is all hormones kicking in as they get to 6 months old

I don't think the behavior is breed specific. I think part of the behavior of mine is the traumatic background that my drakes have. Plus male hormones!!! I would love to raise muscovy day old ducklings in the future.

Muscovies seem like great ducks!!

 

[Pierre duck drake]

Oh, I know! I've read your posts, and I know how much you love them! Muscovies are on my wish list. I hear they're wonderful.

you should get them!