How many eggs does a Muscovy Duck lay per year?

About 100 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).

How big does a Muscovy Duck get?

males about 12 lb, females about 7 lb.

Where does the Muscovy Duck originate from?

The Muscovy Duck originates from South America.

🦆 Duck breed

Muscovy Duck

Meat Origin: South America

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Muscovy Duck at a glance

Eggs / year	~100≈ approx
Egg color	White / Cream
Egg size	Large
Cold hardiness	Fair
Heat tolerance	Good
Size	♂ 12 lb · ♀ 7 lb≈ approx
Temperament	Quiet · Calm
Space / bird	~8 sq ft
Purpose	Meat
Broodiness	Often
Origin	South America

Sources: APA Standard of Perfection / Livestock Conservancy · Livestock Conservancy / hatchery averages. Blank fields are left empty — never invented.

Pros & cons

Pros

+Docile & good with families
+Will hatch and raise her own chicks
+Good meat bird

Cons

−Light layer — few eggs
−Needs shelter in hard winters

Derived from the specs above — not opinion.

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Muscovy Duck — frequently asked questions

How many eggs does a Muscovy Duck lay per year?: About 100 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).
What color eggs does a Muscovy Duck lay?: white / cream.
How big does a Muscovy Duck get?: males about 12 lb, females about 7 lb.
What is the Muscovy Duck temperament like?: Typically quiet, calm.
Is the Muscovy Duck cold-hardy?: Cold hardiness: Fair.
Can the Muscovy Duck handle heat?: Heat tolerance: Good.
What is a Muscovy Duck good for?: Kept mainly for meat.
Does the Muscovy Duck go broody?: This breed goes broody often.
Where does the Muscovy Duck originate from?: The Muscovy Duck originates from South America.

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