Show off you Muscovies!

[TominWa]

@TominWa You described them to a T. They really are very friendly, I love the tail wag.

Miss Lydia, they are wonderful additions to a chicken flock. I was turned onto them by a fellow member here that lives not too far away when I asked for help adding a duck or two. I didn't know one duck from another and she suggested the Muscovy. She then in turn sent me to a lady near me who breeds them. Little did I know that there is an entire network of Muscovy ladies.....everywhere. Now that I have them, I can see why. For anyone reading this thread and interested in these great birds, hit up your local state thread. Ask for a little local help. It won't take long........

Ooops~! another Muscovy picture, how that that get in here....oh, one more thing, they love to pose for pictures.

 

[Miss Lydia]

They are just beautiful

You might also check out any water ways around you. That is where I got my first Muscovies, seems they make their escape and don't go home. Mine can't fly since I clip their wings so don't have to worry about them going down to the river below us.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Unamed babies. sorry for a little poo - they were a bit skeered.

 

[Miss Lydia]

They are absolutely adorable. Can't wait to see them feathering in. They change so much.

Congrats on your new babies.

 

[jennifleur]

 

[jennifleur]

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Almost 3 weeks now. Blossom, Lil' Bean, Java Joe, and Mocha.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

Does anyone trim their muscovies wings? I am wondering if I trimmed enough. I have seen vids and the diagrams. But, this morning my drake jumped off a stump and "flew" about 3 feet. I only trimmed one wing on each bird. I trimmed up to the 2nd set of wings if that makes sense. Will that allow them to still fly - or was he able to get air because he jumped off of a stump?

 

[pam s]

I think I read they can still fly some, but can’t get off the ground but a few feet. We trimmed ours. I’ve seen them fly just above the water on the pond, but haven’t noticed anything else.

 

[LoveScovies]

I wanna share too! my muscovy flock