Muscovy keepers share your pics!

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[Alaskan]

super cute ducklings!

 

[txcarl1258]

I've got pips! Should have some babies in the next 48 hrs. Hopefully my chocolates hatch.

 

[Deej211]

I've got pips! Should have some babies in the next 48 hrs. Hopefully my chocolates hatch.

yay! interested in some pics!

 

[txcarl1258]

So far I have two whites out. No chocolates yet.

 

[Miss Lydia]

So far I have two whites out. No chocolates yet.

Congrats!!!

chocolates

 

[ibarbidahl]

Ah so not new to Muscovy as I raised them when I was young, but I haven't had any in about 25 years now. This week I picked up a couple ducklings that were in a bad situation. One of the dominant ones plucked all the babies flight feathers coming in and left them a bloody mess. Since I got them home the black one has been an absolute monster. It's ripped my hand open a couple times. I am sure I could have used stitches the once but a few butterflies and an immobilized has worked for now. This same duckling has now decided to start plucking the feathers. This is a huge problem and I won't tolerate it in my flock. I understand that sometimes it's just a phase but how long does it last. For now it is in solitary confinement with a high protein game bird feed and a supplement.

Help?! Anyone want it? (Only somewhat kidding. I think I would totally give it away)

 

[poult]

Sounds like the bird is going through a feather plucking/cannibalistic stage in which case I'd separate it for a few weeks just so it can't touch anyone else but still talk to them through a cage so it's not left completely alone.And keep a high protein feed but not to high or it can cause twisted wing and fatty liver.I think if it's separated long enough and gets the protein it needs it will stop.That or it has plenty of protein and is just extremely bored my gosling Assyra use to do that she plucked her sisters back because of boredom is it not getting enough exercise or not entertained enough?

 

[cajunfowl0]

Ah so not new to Muscovy as I raised them when I was young, but I haven't had any in about 25 years now. This week I picked up a couple ducklings that were in a bad situation. One of the dominant ones plucked all the babies flight feathers coming in and left them a bloody mess. Since I got them home the black one has been an absolute monster. It's ripped my hand open a couple times. I am sure I could have used stitches the once but a few butterflies and an immobilized has worked for now. This same duckling has now decided to start plucking the feathers. This is a huge problem and I won't tolerate it in my flock. I understand that sometimes it's just a phase but how long does it last. For now it is in solitary confinement with a high protein game bird feed and a supplement.

Help?! Anyone want it? (Only somewhat kidding. I think I would totally give it away)

I think what ur doing now is good keep him away from the others until some feathers start growing back so it doesn't make his flight feathers more jacked up. I've personally never had a feather plucking problem. I think it's because my Muscovys free range every once in awhile and I have a pond plus then pen for them is huge 70x50 if I remeber correctly the more room the better

 

[txcarl1258]

So far 4 whites out with all the eggs pipped but one. My 5 chocolate eggs are pipped so hopefully have some chocolate babies in the morning.