Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

The speculum is a patch of often iridescent color on the secondary wing feathers of most duck species. It is often seen as a bright patch of color on the rear of the wing when the wing is spread during flight or when the bird is stretching, preening, or landing. What kind of duck is […]

If you want to see a truly wild Muscovy Duck, visit the Rio Grande Valley of Texas or forested wetlands in Mexico and the tropical Americas. The highest numbers in the U.S. are found along the Rio Grande in Starr County, between Falcon Dam and Roma. What do Muscovy ducks like to eat? Muscovies like […]

Angel Wing rarely occurs in wild ducks, but when it does it can be deadly. A duck with misaligned flight feathers will not be able to fly and will be very venerable to predators. How does Angel Wing affect ducks? Angel wing (sometimes referred to airplane, twisted or crooked wing) is a cosmetic condition that […]

Perhaps the most distinctive Muscovy trait, though, is its face, which is fleshy, red and bumpy around the beak and eyes. “Muscovy are just not as pretty,” John Metzer, owner of Metzer Farms, says. “They have caruncle on their faces like a turkey.” What is a Muscovy Duck look like? Muscovy Ducks are large, heavy-bodied […]

Although they are a waterfowl they prefer to spend their time roosting up in trees that are far away from predators. On a homestead the Muscovy has much to offer: eggs and great pest control. Muscovy Duck Egg Production: 3-4 per week. Egg Color: Cream. Known For Broodiness: Yes. Good With Children: Yes. How many […]

Pekins reach full size at 7-8 weeks and would most commonly be butchered then. If you want your birds a bit larger wait another 3 weeks or so. How fast do Pekin ducks grow? Pekin ducks grow rapidly, reaching approximately 90% of their adult weight at 7 weeks of age, when properly fed. It is […]

The Pekin Duck is classified as a heavy breed. Males typically weigh around 9-10lbs and females will average 8-9lbs. You can expect the average Pekin Duck to be around 20 inches tall and weigh their mature weight at only 7 weeks of age. There are even Jumbo Pekins that can weigh between 9-13.5lbs. How long […]

They have instincts to chase down small critters because their native diet consists of the usual duck food as well as small rodents, lizards, snakes and other small terrestrial critters. This makes them great hunters. Don’t like cats on the farm? Get some of these birds to clean up your mice problem. Would a duck […]

When free-ranging, a Pekin duck will be on patrol for tadpoles and small frogs, small fish and crustaceans, algae, berries, worms, nuts, crickets, flies, and especially, mosquitoes. Garden greens are also a favorite of the Pekin duck – mine go nuts for lettuce and grapes as a healthy training treat. What is the best food […]

Chickens and ducks can be housed together in the same coop or you can try to keep them separate. Chickens like to roost at night, so they will need places to perch off the ground. Ducks like to nest at night, so they will need some place at ground level to sleep. Can Indian runner […]

white eggs. Swedish are very hardy ducks and good foragers. Drakes will weigh around six pounds. Hens will weigh up to five pounds and will lay mostly white eggs, with the occasional blue or gray tinted egg. What color are Swedish duck eggs? Swedish are very hardy ducks and good foragers. Drakes will weigh up […]

Both chickens and ducks need ample space in order for them stay active and healthy. In general, ducks need more space than chickens since some duck breeds are large and ducks like a more free-roam lifestyle. Do ducks need a lot of room? Provide as much space as possible for each duck. At a minimum […]

Cayugas have a quiet, docile temperament. When they are hand raised, they make wonderful, tame pets. With quality care, they live 8 to 12 years. Cayugas are a welcome, colorful addition to any backyard flock. What is the friendliest duck to own? The 7 Friendliest Pet Duck Breeds Are: Pekin Duck. Cayuga Duck. Indian Runner […]

The hissing is their “back off, pal!” alarm, and they are probably confused by the free food, but extremely skeptical. If there are goslings (baby geese) around, their defensiveness increases. How would you react if a creature three times your size walked up started throwing edible but unfamiliar food at you? Why do ducks hiss? […]

A grand passage is a terrifying sight, but ducks will always pass right over us humans. We’re lucky that no death from duck has ever been reported. Yet. For surprising stories about ducks and other birds, check out 10 Surprising Bird Mating Rituals and 10 People Killed By Animals You Wouldn’t Expect. Are ducks aggressive […]

Drakes will Attack and Kill Ducklings Unfortunately, some male ducks view ducklings as a threat or obstacle to their goal of procreating, and will attempt to kill ducklings. Will a duck kill ducklings? Ducks do not tolerate stray ducklings close to their own brood, and females kill small strange young they encounter. Ducklings take 50-60 […]

Ducklings can’t help but play in their water, and the brooder will be soaking wet all the time no matter what you do. So the bathtub method seems to be the most effective in containing their mess. Can you wash a baby duck? Use a small toothbrush and work the soapy water through its feathers. […]

A duck that already has babies will often adopt abandoned ducklings, so long as they’re about the same age as her own. Perhaps her mothering instinct is strongest right after her babies hatch, or perhaps she just can’t tell them apart. Do baby ducks need another duck? Ducks are highly social animals and this means […]

Many dogs love the taste of goose and duck poop – to them, it’s like caviar. Remember that their scent is endlessly more acute and stronger than our own. The smells from the poop might be too hard to resist! Other times, it’s because they are receiving negative attention from its owner, and are bored […]