Limp Muscovy Drake -

[scarycassowary]

They definitely can land wrong when jumping down. I use a smaller trough that I fill with water to let my ducks swim. We retrofitted it with a valve so it's easier to empty. But, muscovy drakes aren't the first ones junping in, so sometimes, I pick mine up and put him in. The funniest thing about picking up my drake (whether I put him in the pool or just to check him over) is that afterwards, he avoids me. Any other time he is annoying me - poking at me or trying to bite my leg.

I'm not allowed to come close to my boy, he doesn't like me and if I come close enough to where he can stretch his neck, i get bit.

Still love him though, of course.

His name is Cocaine.. Because, well..

 

[Miss Lydia]

When you pick him up hold him like a football under your arm with wings pinned down and hold onto his neck with the other hand to keep him from biting. Carry him to the water and place him in.

 

[Crazy Maizie]

I'm not allowed to come close to my boy, he doesn't like me and if I come close enough to where he can stretch his neck, i get bit.

Still love him though, of course.

His name is Cocaine.. Because, well..

When he comes in for a bite, that's when you quickly get behind and pick him up. Hold his wings against his body and it makes life easier. I take care of my ducks by myself, so I've learned a few tricks. Also, using a towel on your lap (for protection) or wrapping it around their face to check their body/legs works too.

I think there is a youtube that shows how to pick up a muscovy. If I remember correctly it looked like the girl had a pretty tame one and she was trimming it's wings.