Buyer question
Are Muscovy duck poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Muscovy duck poultry 4 out of 5 for beginners (good starter duck).
Source: the Muscovy duck poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Muscovy duck poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Muscovies are a Central and South American duck, not related to mallards. They are quiet, can fly and are excellent mothers, and drakes are much larger than hens, which makes them a good meat duck.
- Best fit
- Homesteads, quiet setups
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
Muscovies can fly and need clipped wings or a covered run. Federal and some state rules limit how they can be kept and sold.