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Uses: Utility - when crossed, meat (barbury duck) and as a good broody.
Eggs: ? per year .Don't know can you help?
Weight: Drake: 4.5 - 6 Kg, Duck: 2.5 to 3 Kg. Classification: Heavy.
Colours: Black Magpie, Blue, Blue Magpie, Chocolate, Chocolate Magpie, Lavender, Wild (Mainly Black), White
Useful to know: Drakes are almost twice the size of ducks. They both have sharp claws!
Photo: We need a good photo.
Muscovy Ducks are rather unique birds. They are the only duck not to have descended from the Wild Mallard and belong to a sub group of perching ducks called "greater wood ducks". Essentially a bird from the Tropics, the Muscovy Duck is native to some parts of North and South America but can also be found feral from time to time in Europe. Their feet have sharp claws that allow them to perch well. They are a unique looking duck with a bright red crest (called caruncles) around their eyes.
Muscovy Ducks make a good broody and will often sit 2 or 3 times per year.
Muscovies were standardised in the UK in 1954 in 9 different colours. They are known as Le Canard de Barbarie in France and are used extensively for Foie Gras. In Germany they are called Warzenenten.
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