Muscovy Duck

Always haters complain about animals. Muscovies are no more aggressive than other species of ducks, they are just bigger. I have been raising them for 50 years and they easily adapt to a variety of climates and conditions. A benefit to having them is they will eat mice and small snakes that other ducks will ignore. "Ugly"? Nah, they just aren't suited to people who are vain!

Great pets and great eating. Also produce plenty of eggs in the spring and early summer. Will nest 2-3 times per year.

I used to own about 10 of these in So Cal. They are ugly, ill tempered but apparently the only non greasy duck from what I have heard. As pets Mallards are the way to go!

We own a home in Hollywood FL, where any birds are considered to have sanctuary, whether they are native or introduced, usually by humans. Muscovys are introduced there by humans, and live on the streets and canals.
We feed the birds at home in East Stroudsburg, PA, and when we are in Hollywood as well. These ducks are not aggressive, just opportunistic, and even know how to cross the street because they have to adapt or suffer the consequences. We buy pellets that are formulated for these ducks and provide fresh water.