Muscovy Duck: Raising Muscovy Ducks

By June Rose

Muscovy Duck, covers the facts about keeping Muscovy ducks, with information on breeding, raising ducklings and feeding, also covers what is basically needed to start keeping Muscovy ducks. This book is written in an easy to read style.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gohas
• Release date: May 6, 2015
• ISBN: 9780992999834

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Muscovy Duck

Raising Muscovy Ducks

A Complete Owner’s Guide

Including Muscovy Duck Facts

Published by Peter franks 2015

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Foreword

Muscovy ducks are a type of large, domesticated duck native to Mexico as well as Central and South America. These ducks are typically raised for their meat and eggs, though they are also becoming popular as pets. Whether you are thinking about keeping Muscovy ducks as a means a pet or if you want to raise them for food, this book is a great place to start.

Within the pages of this book you will find a wealth of information about Muscovy ducks as pets as well as tips for raising them and keeping them healthy. By the time you finish this book you will be equipped to decide whether or not these birds are the right choice for you and, if they are, you will be well on your way in preparing to keep them for yourself and your family.

Acknowledgements

I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to my dear friends and family for their support throughout the process of writing this book.

Special thanks to my adoring husband who always has been and always will be my biggest fan.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Introduction

Glossary of Terms

Chapter Two: Understanding Muscovy Ducks

1.) What Are Muscovy Ducks?

2.) Facts About Muscovy Ducks

Summary of Muscovy Duck Facts

3.) History of Muscovy Ducks as Pets

4.) Wild Muscovy Ducks

5.) Domesticated Duck Breeds

Chapter Three: What to Know Before You Buy

1.) Do You Need a License?

a.) Licensing in the U.S.

b.) Licensing in the U.K.

2.) How Many Should You Buy?

3.) Can Muscovy Ducks Be Kept with Other Poultry?

4.) Pros and Cons of Muscovy Ducks

Chapter Four: Purchasing Muscovy Ducks

1.) Where to Buy Muscovy Ducks

a.) Buying in the U.S.

b.) Buying in the U.K.

2.) How to Select a Healthy Muscovy Duck

Chapter Five: Caring for Muscovy Ducks

1.) Habitat Requirements

b.) Free-Range Muscovy Ducks

c. Water for Muscovy Ducks

2.) Feeding Muscovy Ducks

a.) Nutritional Needs

b.) How Much to Feed

c.) What to Feed and Not to Feed

3.) Necessary Procedures

a.) Beak and Claw Trimming

b.) Wing Clipping

c.) Culling

Chapter Six: Breeding Muscovy Ducks

1.)