Muscovy keepers share your pics!

[Goat_Walker]

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[OkChickens]

Holy cow!!! That is crazy! How old should they be to go broody?

Nate

 

[Weewanona]

Goat-Walker gave you great answers.

The only thing I would have added about their flying is; I clip the flight feathers on one wing to prevent it because I have found (the remains) of a couple hens in the dog yard. NOT a fun thing to come across.

My 2 Drakes are too heavy to get more then a tip-toe lift even with the most vigorous of wing flapping.

In my experience; while the hens start laying their first year - they really don't go 'full-brood' until into their second (sometimes 3rd) year. I've had them start sitting in the first year and then (like teenagers) get bored half way through and just walk away. I can usually divide the eggs amongst the more mature hens so they are not wasted.

Others might have different experiences with brooding; but that is my experience with the 20 hens I have.

HTH,

 

[hossfeathers]

New 'Sovy pics!

Just got these little things today - six from a pied chocolate mom and a dark (green/black) drake. I think one is blue, 4 are chocolate, and one is either brown or black. Or will be.

I'm hoping for at least two hens.

And here is a shot showing my set up.

I figured I'd take a picture the instant I put them in, because they were going to start making a mess!

Comments and suggestions welcome.

 

[keeperofthehearth]

I figured I'd take a picture the instant I put them in, because they were going to start making a mess!

That's for sure!

Smart move. They sure are cute. Have fun w/them.

 

[La Mike]

Yes they are good mothers or at least mine are

This one took babies for first pond swim today.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

If anyone is interested in 'scovy eggs--I have a HUGE stock pile that I can start shipping on Tuesday. I have over 10 females and four males--I've been getting almost a dozen eggs a day. Fertility has been great. I will consider trades as well.

 

[La Mike]

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What colors do you have.

 

[BarefootMom]

is there any way to tell how old a duck is?

My 9 girls all lay eggs like crazy but never have went broody. I don't know how old there were when we bought them a few months ago and was wondering if there are any ways to help determining age?

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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What colors do you have.

Silver:

Lavender:

Chocolate (you can see my blue drake in this photo, too):

Blue:

Blue Fawn: