- Jul 7, 2009
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Hi,
I have a 5 week old Black and White Muscovy duckling.
"She" has a small narrow head, small feet, no tree trunk legs...and when a did the vent sexing method a while ago I definately didn't see any male bits...but this was the 1st time I did it and i didn't want to hurt her.
She ticks all the boxes so far for being a female duck...however...just where her beak turns into skin and feathers, just above her nosterals, there is a 3mm sq patch of what appears to be the start of potential caruncles.
I have a read a few places that these don't start in females until they are feathered
Is this a general rule of thumb, or is it random?
I know, I know...photo...I'll get one as soon as I have the chance
cheers,
Woka
I have a 5 week old Black and White Muscovy duckling.
"She" has a small narrow head, small feet, no tree trunk legs...and when a did the vent sexing method a while ago I definately didn't see any male bits...but this was the 1st time I did it and i didn't want to hurt her.
She ticks all the boxes so far for being a female duck...however...just where her beak turns into skin and feathers, just above her nosterals, there is a 3mm sq patch of what appears to be the start of potential caruncles.
I have a read a few places that these don't start in females until they are feathered

Is this a general rule of thumb, or is it random?
I know, I know...photo...I'll get one as soon as I have the chance
cheers,
Woka
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