Muscovy Mom's ok with taking ducking?

[Tinabuglaw]

I have several Muscovy mommas hatching clutches right now. 7-8 each! I want to give my friend some of the new hatchlings but not sure how Mom will react. Any advise?

 

[ruthhope]

I have several Muscovy mommas hatching clutches right now. 7-8 each! I want to give my friend some of the new hatchlings but not sure how Mom will react. Any advise?

Muscovy are generally good mama's. BUT nature takes a high toll on wild and feral muscovy ducklings. So I would just remove 1 or 2 from each mama on the day you are handing them over. That way they will recognize they are ducklings. If you take them sooner and keep them in a brooder, they might bond with you.

Cute photos always appreciated on BYC!!

 

[Tinabuglaw]

Here she is with some of them in view.