Buyer question
How long do Muscovy duck poultry live?
Our Animal Library gives the Muscovy duck poultry a lifespan of 8–12 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
- Origin
- Central and South America
- Best fit
- Homesteads, quiet setups
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.