This may be yesterday's news, but...

[Linds982]

Hi everyone!
I was was speaking with a friend today, and she seems to think that owning Muscovies is illegal. I did a few minutes of research, and I only find info that is dated 2011. Anyone know if it is currently illegal to own them? I hope not!!!
Don't worry, they're safe either way!!!

 

[nayeli]

The easiest way to find out would be to call your local feed store or TSC and ask if they sell them. If they say no ask if they can get them in. If they are illegal in your area they will be the ones who will know... different areas have different ordinances.

 

[Linds982]

Thanks for your reply!
I feel like it should be a federal law, because most laws governing birds are I'm pretty sure, but I don't find anything definite. Please everyone let me know if you are aware of anything recent.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks for your reply!
I feel like it should be a federal law, because most laws governing birds are I'm pretty sure, but I don't find anything definite. Please everyone let me know if you are aware of anything recent.

It is not illegal to own them.

 

[LuvinBlueBirds]

I'm a really bad rule breaker if they are illegal!

The only things that I know of that are controlled here are the upland game birds. Both waterfowl and dryland birds. Is. Canadian geese, mallards, pheasants etc.

Muscovies are not native here.

 

[Speceider]

There was a proposal for them to be moved to the migratory bird list because some wild Muscovies make it into extreme south Texas. That would have required a 3-186 form for any sales and the seller would have had to have a waterfowl sales and disposal permit. Once it was realized what a nightmare it would cause the proposal was dropped.

Clint

 

[Linds982]

Ok thanks for writing back!!!