
03/22/2025
Critters of the week. Muscovy ducks! You will notice we enjoy these birds if you visit the vet clinic!
These are a breed of duck that originated in South America. Although they are ducks, they don't breed naturally with breeds such as Pekins or Mallards. If this occurs, you get what is known as a Mule Duck. Which, like mules, are sterile and hardy.
These ducks feed on plants, reptiles, and bugs including ticks and mosquitos! How about that!!
They live around water, but aren't as adapted to water as other ducks are. They prefer to roost on tree or off the ground as seen in the pictures below. They also come in a variety of colors. They are larger breeds.
Keep on the lookout for more interesting facts!