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Originating from
Brazil, Muscovies are the only domestic ducks that is not derived from mallard
stock. Wild muscovies coloration is black and white, but domestication has
produced many different colors. These colors are; blue, blue and white,
chocolate, chocolate and white, white, black, black and white, lavender, and
calical. The males can grow to be quite large, weighing 10-15 lbs. Most of the
females are 5-7 pounds but can reach up to 9 and sometimes 10 lbs. Their feet
are equipt with strong sharp claws for grabbing tree branches and roosting.
Muscovys are unique because of their bright red crest around their eyes and
above the beak. They do not swim much because their oil glands are under
developed compared to most ducks. Muscovy hens can set three times a year, and
the egg clutches can vary from 8 to 21 eggs. The egg are incubated for 35 days.
Photographs:
Jan Townsend
Robert Hockey
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