Muscovy Drake

[ninedeer]

does anyone raise Muscovy ducks? This past spring I and my wife went to a small animal swap.She say these cute baby ducks and just had to have a pair.Which I didn't mind,said she would take care of them we all know how that turned out 6 months later they are now no longer cute ducks,and the Drake has turned out to be one ornery S.O.B. He don't bother me to much,well not since I Bloody his beak.
I have never seen grown Men freak out and run so fast as when they are being chased by a Pissed off Muscovy Duck. It would bring tears to your eyes laughing.He is better then a watch dog Dawn says he has to go,I told her not a chance.he brings me much joy.UPS man honks,too.

[bobl44]

They are an invasive pest here in Florida. They cross bred with any duck malards or china whites. Nobody will eat them. Maybe coyotes. That face! I heard they are French.

Bob L.

[nytrapper23]

Wg used to have them when I was younger,between them and guinea hens they were the best watch dogs around,and we had some that were nasty also.

[determinator]

Sept 30, 2013 17:49:34 GMT -5 nytrapper23 said:

Wg used to have them when I was younger,between them and guinea hens they were the best watch dogs around,and we had some that were nasty also.

Now you've got my interest...no more dogs here these days. Hmmm....quack quack!

[nytrapper23]

Sept 30, 2013 19:36:45 GMT -5 determinator said:

Sept 30, 2013 17:49:34 GMT -5 nytrapper23 said:

Wg used to have them when I was younger,between them and guinea hens they were the best watch dogs around,and we had some that were nasty also.

Now you've got my interest...no more dogs here these days. Hmmm....quack quack!

I tell you what I saw a big drake whip the s$:t out of a coon one time,and when the hens have young ones you better not mess with her either.

[lilweasel]

We use to raise them. They are ugly eat like pigs and s**t the same way. However they are good to eat. They can be ugly, and when they breed in the spring, it's like rape to the poor hen

[TrapnJoe]

That story brings back many old memories on the farm. Seen many grown men run from Muscovy's and geese in my day. It's hilarious cause those guys never seem to run in a straight line when being pursued. LMAO!

[patricimo54]

There was a swamp member, downhome that swore by them as the meat duck to have.

[bobl44]

May have to try one after it's cooked. Best watch dogs are geese!

[msteckel]

In my opinion no other duck compares to the muscovy when it comes to taste. We raise them free range and they keep the bugs to a minimum in the yard.

[hillbillyken]

best duck to eat....by far!

[farmertrappe]

I have nine big fat Muscovy's ready for the pucker this coming week. I 'm ready for them to be gone and in the freezer. Happy New Year to you and your homestead.