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Muscovy Ducks in My Backyard Merritt BC

By Tania Stewart in Experience Merritt BC Videos 1012 views 7th Mar, 2023 Video Duration: N/A   Merritt, BC, Canada

Muscovy Duck In My Backyard Merritt BC

Muscovy Duck in my backyard Merritt, BC. This morning we had a visitor perched on our fence. Thinking it was a goose of some kind, and wondering where it came from. While thinking of dinner, stuffing, and all the fixings for a moment.  I soon realized this beautiful bird was not wild but domesticated. Surely,  someone was missing this large bird here in the Nicola Valley. BC   Albeit, the goose turned out to be a duck, a large duck known as a "Muscovy. Duck."   As it turns out,   Muscovy Ducks make great pets. easily trained, affectionate, and also love to cuddle. Learning that these beautiful birds are omnivores,  and love vegetables make it easy to love them.  Living here in Merritt, BC Canada is never boring, especially when a feathered friend drops in. Most important, the Muscovy Duck is safe and snug at home. 

 




  • Male Muskovy ducks are the largest ducks in North America (females are half their size), which probably adds to the confusion with geese. I thinkMale Muskovy ducks are the largest ducks in North America (females are half their size), which probably adds to the confusion with geese. I think these are the oldest domesticated ducks in North America - so vairable and beautiful!  More ...
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  • Sonya Richmond I agree Sonya, first time I have heard of them. Beautiful friendly looking birds for sure.
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  • Ahhhh so you found its home, not a new companion for George. I wonder if they are good egg layers.
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  • Kim Kenyon Yes, my neighbors behind my house. They have a tall fence, so I had never seen them in their yard before. I noticed the one on my fenceKim Kenyon Yes, my neighbors behind my house. They have a tall fence, so I had never seen them in their yard before. I noticed the one on my fence kept looking at the house so I went and asked her if she was missing a goose. lol Not a goose, but a duck. Yes they are great egg layers, very cute ducklings she said. I think I want a couple, and you can train them to wear duck diapers.   More ...
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  • A little bit of an adventure for you today!
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  • Haha omg interesting visitor !
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  • Cora Lee Rennie Sure was interesting. haha
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  • Cool Duck! Don't think l have ever seen one of that kind before. Thanks Tania!
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  • Cary Horning I actually thought it was a turkey. lol Apparently make awesome duck pets.
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