Muscovies vs. Campbells... which to get?

[peacockmama]

WE raise muscovy's. They are a delicacy for some in our area. I love how quiet they are and efficient in reducing ticks population. Ours certainly lay well.

We had them in town in our backyard at one time. Neighbors never knew. We did clip the wings of the females and had no problems. Our yard was fenced but, they couldn't fly anymore.

Now in the country, the biggest problem we have is ducks in the road. For some reason they love the road in front of our house. They have 20 acres to roam in but, love the road. They do, however, herd well and are easily herded back to lawn

Good luck

 

[DuckLady]

Forgot to say about slugs.
ALL ducks are great at slug control.

 

[rachel]

One reason I want to get a pair is so I can get babies.

I can't have a rooster, so I'll never get chicks from my own flock. If I was to keep any of the duckings, I assume the drake would mate with his offspring when they got old enough... this seems like a bad idea, is it okay?

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

I LOVE my Muscovies! They are excellent foragers, survivors & just cool ducks. Plus, they lay a TON of eggs and the ducklings are generally pretty hardy...