MUSCOVY DUCK. 



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MUSC VY DUCK. 



This is said to be a distinct species. They are much larger 

 than our common ducks, and are generally of a dark, rich, blue- 

 black color, byt sometimes are found of all colors. They are 

 distinguished by a caruncled membrane, of red color, compared 

 to a cherry, covering the cheeks, and extending behind the eyes, 

 and swells at the root of the bill. This tubercle is wanting in 

 the female, as also the tuft of narrow feathers which hangs 

 behind the head of the male. 



FEMALE MUSCOVY DUCK. 



There is a difference of opinion in regard to the prolificnesa 

 of this breed, and their value, but my opinion is that they are 

 only valuable as a "fancy " fowl. I have never bred them. 

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