What are Muscovy's?

[Kadjain]

ThAt's not a pygmy goose...it's comb duck. There are 2 subspecies, one in South America and one in Africa.

It is also suggested the name comes from the Muysca Indians who lived on the Nicaragua Coast and probably had some of the first domestic Muscovites encountered...they called them Musco Duck.

Clint

That's the name it said on the page I was reading.
They are so cool.

This guys has a fleshy head too

 

[Speceider]

That is why you shouldn't believe everything you read on the web.

Second is a spur-winged goose. They're native to Africa.

Clint

 

[Kadjain]

That is why you shouldn't believe everything you read on the web.

Second is a spur-winged goose. They're native to Africa.

Clint

Do people keep either of those?

 

[Speceider]

Do people keep either of those?

Comb ducks are available....guessing they are about $1250-1500 per pair. Not sure spur-wings are available.

 

[Kadjain]

Here is a UK breeder who has the Comb Duck

http://www.ukwaterfowl.co.uk/category/bird/15/

He also has Muscovy under his Geese section

 

[Speceider]

Here is a UK breeder who has the Comb Duck

http://www.ukwaterfowl.co.uk/category/bird/15/

He also has Muscovy under his Geese section

Just realize that European prices and availability are very different from those in the US.

Clint