What am I?

[Sjisty]

I know I'm a Muscovie, but am I a "he" or a "she"? My pet human doesn't have a clue how to tell.

 

[Henpecky]

Don't the drakes have larger facial 'growths' than the hens?? Found some pics online for you to compare...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscovy_Duck

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...hen&um=1&hl=en&rlz=1R2ADFA_enUS366&tbs=isch:1

 

[Goat_Walker]

How old is it? Id say drake - Look at the size of those feet!

 

[veronicasmom]

Henpecky-what kind of dog is that on your avatar pic? Is it an Isabella doberman?

 

[Funky Feathers]

If it is full grown I'd say hen, if young it could be a drake. Adult drakes will have big feet, big red facial "carbuncles", and a curled tail. And are twice the size of the females or even bigger.

 

[1lpoock]

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This is all correct, except the muscovy drakes don't get curled tail feathers like domestic drakes.

 

[Funky Feathers]

Ooops! It's been a long time since I had muscovies (other than for eating).

 

[Sjisty]

Thanks guys - he/she is about 6 months old and is huge. My Magpie drake is bobbing his head at him. I have absolutely no experience with ducks, so I don't know if he is saying, "let's make beautiful music together" or "back off, Mister, I was here first."

 

[goosedragon]

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A Muscovy drake with a curled tail? You just lost your creditability with me.

 

[Goat_Walker]

here is my drake when he was 6 months and a little older

Im still guessing drake