We really enjoy these ducks.
Although we've trimmed the feathers on these Muscovy ducks a few times, it looks like their feathers are growing back. While some people don't like others trimming feathers on flying creatures, it's actually a way to help keep them safe. Moreover, Muscovy ducks are considered invasive in many areas and can escape and negatively affect the local ecosystem.
Anyway, a few of ours have been flying out of their pen lately to check out some of the rain puddles in various places in the yard. As things warm up and as they continue to get used to our property, we'll be allowing them more access to other parts of our land. Seeing them waddling around really brings a certain joy to us, and we appreciate having them around. While some of them were out for a stroll recently enjoying a few puddles, I took a couple photos of them to share. Enjoy!
DUCKS OUT FOR A WALK - PHOTOS
Until next time…
STEEMIT LIKE YOU MEAN IT!
Is it just the Flight feathers you cut , we’ve been thinking about getting someone in to do our Charlie’s
How long is it before they grow back. Thanks mike
Most birds grow new plumage twice per year. Read more about this here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plumage
Thank you very much for your reply and the attached information.cheers mike
Plumage
Plumage (Latin: plūma "feather") refers both to the layer of feathers that cover a bird and the pattern, colour, and arrangement of those feathers. The pattern and colours of plumage differ between species and subspecies and may vary with age classes. Within species, there can be different colour morphs. The placement of feathers on a bird is not haphazard, but rather emerge in organized, overlapping rows and groups, and these feather tracts are known by standardized names.Most birds moult twice a year, resulting in a breeding or nuptial plumage and a basic plumage.
I think that these grow back within 2 months or so it seems, at least until they are functional again. Just the flight feathers is all that you need to trim, and some people even only get one wing, but we like to trim both.
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Oh man! We've so got to do that!
Nice pice, Nice Muscovy ducks pics
Thank you!
Or maybe better say it, "Ducks out in pursuit of swimming."
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LOL - Nice, I like it!
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Yep ducks' feathers grow fast...
Sure do!
Yeah I know it
They are a charm, although the vast majority are ill-tempered
Oh no! Not the nose!
Are you able to get close enough to them to pick them up? Or are they skiddish?
WE can pick them up, but they are very strong and even heavy.
with the "freeloaders" you have surrounding "The Farm", trimming will help the birds live a lot longer.
You only need to trim one wing, saves time so you can fix something else.