Magnificent Marvelous Muscovies!

[katiebrock]

Its warmed up this week, 5 celcius (41F) in mornings getting to average of 18 celcius (64F) Last week was -2 (28 F) average morning to a top of 12 celcius (53F). Which, for where we are inland Aust is way colder then average

Phew, that is cold! I am in the US so it is summer, and it has been in the mid 90s here!

 

[AquaDuck]

Got this nice pic of Unas today. She and her sister are the first ducklings I hatched 2 years ago, and they're really tame and wonderful.

 

[shessowitte]

Muscovies at 5-6 weeks old. I kept four, and the other five went to a friend. Any guesses as to colors would be most welcome. Two that I kept have blue eyes!

 

[CindyinSD]

Great thread. I want to get some Muskovies but it’s gonna have to wait until next spring. I’m kinda maxed out on new birds already... Clair, thanks for posting this topic! I’ve really enjoyed it so far. I’m almost straight south of you, in SD, 20 miles north of Rapid City. So cool to come across someone nearby (well, near according to Dakotas standards. ) Looking forward to following all ya’ll’s duckling adventures.

A quick question... at what age do you typically butcher your meat ducks? Do any of you intentionally produce Mulards? And if so, do you like them? (Okay, 3 questions...)

Thanks again! This is just what I was looking for.​

 

[Muscovy Wunda]

What does bed time look like in your neck of the woods?

 

[AquaDuck]

Muscovies at 5-6 weeks old. I kept four, and the other five went to a friend. Any guesses as to colors would be most welcome. Two that I kept have blue eyes! View attachment 1827480

Look at all them duckies! Looks like most will be blue (dark grey). The two lighter on the right I'm guessing chocolate?

 

[Claires Poultry]

Duckling is 5 weeks. Is it going to be a drake? I feel like the answer is yes, but I have no other ducks to compare it to. View attachment 1826023 View attachment 1826024

I think it looks like its going to be a drake, but it's much harder for me to tell when I don't have anything to compare it to. I guess it will be a surprise!

 

[Claires Poultry]

Got this nice pic of Unas today. She and her sister are the first ducklings I hatched 2 years ago, and they're really tame and wonderful.

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Beautiful ducks! That's a very nice pic! Such a beautiful paddle of Muscovies you've got!

 

[Claires Poultry]

Muscovies at 5-6 weeks old. I kept four, and the other five went to a friend. Any guesses as to colors would be most welcome. Two that I kept have blue eyes! View attachment 1827480

Those are such pretty ducks! Love the colors! I'm thinking they look like they might turn out blue fawn.

Happy Muscovy-ing!

 

[Claires Poultry]

Great thread. I want to get some Muskovies but it’s gonna have to wait until next spring. I’m kinda maxed out on new birds already... Clair, thanks for posting this topic! I’ve really enjoyed it so far. I’m almost straight south of you, in SD, 20 miles north of Rapid City. So cool to come across someone nearby (well, near according to Dakotas standards. ) Looking forward to following all ya’ll’s duckling adventures.

A quick question... at what age do you typically butcher your meat ducks? Do any of you intentionally produce Mulards? And if so, do you like them? (Okay, 3 questions...)

Thanks again! This is just what I was looking for.​

Thank you for joining us here at the Magnificent Marvelous Muscovies thread! We're so glad to have you here! That's so cool you are "nearby" according to Dakota standards!

Looking forward to seeing pics of your Muscovies if you end up getting some next year!

I usually butcher my Muscovies at 15 weeks old. I find that they are nice and tender and are a pretty good size at that age.

The only breed of ducks I currently have are Muscovies and I have never had or eaten any Mulard ducks.