What predator killed my Muscovy ducks? (Graphic images)
2019年8月11日 · Now last night, unfortunately another duck was killed. Found in the morning. I kept the other two in a kennel at nights after the first one went, but there was an emergency and I had to leave, and I wasn’t able to put the ducks in containment. This time, the duck was found whole. With just blood from it’s neck.
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2015年6月17日 · In my opinion about the only downside to ducks is that of all poultry, they are the most vulnerable to predators. And being able to fly doesn't help. A determined predator will corner a Muscovy or a domesticated mallard, in spite of the ability to fly. When raised by humans they just don't have the instincts of wild birds.
How I've raised muscovy ducklings with natural incubation
2018年1月28日 · The muscovy duck stems from the wild bird of the same name that lives in South and Central America; the common duck stems from the mallard. I deliberately used donkeys and horses as a comparison, for muscovy ducks and common ducks can interbreed, which produces offspring called mule ducks, who like mules are almost always sterile.
Duck Housing for Muscovies - BackYard Chickens
2009年6月4日 · Muscovy, in particular, are extremely territorial so if your coop is not large enough there is potential for substantial fighting going on at night. The same can be said for their pen, as well. If a coop is your way of keeping them safe from predators, the same can be accomplished with a secure pen.
Muscovy Duck Breeding Pen question... - BackYard Chickens
2013年8月2日 · I don't have nesting boxes for my Scovy's they just like to get into the pine shaving make an indention and lay and brood when the mood hits them. Hardware wire is the best stuff for using around windows to protect from predators, and I would secure the boxes [shells] somehow to the deck to keep predators from coming in from underneath.
Muscovy ducks in winter - please help - BackYard Chickens
2010年11月22日 · There is no way I can close them in the duck house if they won't go in it in the evenings. They will wonder in and out during the day, but settle down, outside, next to the pond at night. We put some extra shelters (like large dog houses) near where they hang out at night, but they show no interest in getting out of the wind.
How to discourage predators from Muscovy nests - is ammonia a …
2014年12月10日 · The last 5 Muscovy females that started nests in my or my neighbor's yards have failed miserably, having been attacked by raccoons and possums during the night. I actually have photos taken with my wildlife camera of the culprits attacking the eggs. The possums seem to take the eggs away while...
Muscovy duck lost all her babies - BackYard Chickens
2021年5月1日 · A wild muscovy duck that visits me often came around with 3 babies and she lost her last one earlier today. She seems to be really sad, moving slower, sleeping a lot more. She keeps making this kind of repetitive high chirping noise. I’ve never seen her act like this or make that noise. Is there...
Nest boxes for Muscovies? - BackYard Chickens
2009年3月14日 · We built plywood 12" X 12" X 18" plywood nesting boxes with 8" diameter holes for our muscovy ducks. Recently we tried ~30 gallon $10 totes from Wal*Mart with good success. Reply
Are minks a predator to ducks? - Answers
2023年8月11日 · Yes, human predators. In some cases the humans first trim the sensitive beaks of the muscovy. In others the vital flight feathers are cut, making this flight loving bird essentially crippled. Some ...