We now have ducks!

[CRmuscovy]

Hello All, We have had chickens for over 20 years, but we were given a pair of Muscovys recently. I was instantly made to research all I can about the breed because a wild animal yanked the mother off her eggs, ate 2, and so mom wouldn't go back to the nest. That was the day they were due to hatch! I brought the eggs to the house and have raised them since then. They are now 1 month old. I am fascinated with their markings. I have a question for those of you that have Muscovys. Mine have black spots on their heads. Will those black spots become color? The mother and drake is white, but she also was briefly with a colorful drake. Can a female carry genes from both drakes? Happy to be here!

 

[N F C]

Hi, cute ducklings! I've never raised ducks, but I'm sure another greeter will come along to answer your questions.

 

[CRmuscovy]

Hi, cute ducklings! I've never raised ducks, but I'm sure another greeter will come along to answer your questions.

Thank you!

 

[swampfox440]

In all my years of raising ducks I only had one Muscovy and it had to go because it tried to kill some of my other ducks. Some one dropped it off at my house . I have only wild ducks and I don't raise domestic breeds . Someone else might know . Welcome to BYC ! How cute they are !

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined us.

 

[CRmuscovy]

In all my years of raising ducks I only had one Muscovy and it had to go because it tried to kill some of my other ducks. Some one dropped it off at my house . I have only wild ducks and I don't raise domestic breeds . Someone else might know . Welcome to BYC ! How cute they are !

I am just learning, but I have noticed the drake is quite possessive of the female. They have full reign over the pond so it's not a problem. Thanks!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. This link may help you navigate the site - “How to...” guides

Chat with other BYC members nearby using the links in my signature, below (turn your phone to landscape to see them).Make yourself at home and enjoy the forums.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[swampfox440]

I am just learning, but I have noticed the drake is quite possessive of the female. They have full reign over the pond so it's not a problem. Thanks!

That's great to here . There are a lot of others that raise them .

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Community!

Make yourself at home!