TinyDino Farmstead

11/23/2025

Swamp turkeys

• Muscovy Ducks •
One of the oldest domesticated fowl species in the world, the Muscovy Duck was already being kept by native people in Peru and Paraguay when the early Spanish explorers arrived. The word “Muscovy” may refer to the Muscovy Company (incorporated in London in 1555), which transported these ducks to England and France.

While most duck breeds can trace their ancestry back to mallards, Muscovy ducks are unique because they are the only ducks in the APA Standard that do not originate from mallards. Despite being labeled as ducks, Muscovies possess several distinctive traits that set them apart. Their large bodies, flight capability, quiet vocalizations, caruncles on their faces, roosting habits, and non-greasy meat make them a practical and endearing waterfowl addition to any homestead.

The male Muscovy Duck is the largest duck in North America, but the female is only half his size. After laying 8–15 eggs, she does all of the nest defense and raises the ducklings (which have sharp claws and hooked bills to climb out of the nest).

One of the most distinguishing characteristics of the Muscovy is the caruncles on its face – a quick and easy identifier compared to other waterfowl. Muscovies come in various colors, including black, white, blue, chocolate, pied, green, lavender, bronze, barred, and rippled.
Known for their calm and friendly nature, Muscovy ducks make excellent pets. They exhibit quiet behavior, with distinctive vocalizations often described as similar to a goose’s hissing. Drakes have a low breathy call, while hens produce a high cooing sound. With long claws, a wide flat tail, and the ability to fly and roost in trees, they efficiently forage and contribute to pest control by consuming flies, ticks, mosquitoes, insects, and some rodents. Domesticated Muscovy ducks have long life spans, ranging from 8-12 years and potentially up to 20 years in captivity.

In conclusion, Muscovy ducks prove to be a stellar dual-purpose option for homesteaders, combining unique characteristics, versatile contributions, and a rich history that spans continents and centuries. Whether for companionship, high meat yield, or pest control, Muscovy ducks are valuable allies in the homesteading journey. If you’re seeking a hardy, friendly, dual-purpose duck, Muscovies are worth considering!

11/23/2025

This is the best meat youll ever eat(domesticated duck, not mallard or muscovy). This is Silver Appleyard drake breast meat, dressed in Gordon Ramseys duck recipe, which is literally just some salt and pepper. The flavor is between pork chops and doe tenderloin, but it not greasy like the pork chops or dry like deer meat, and it’s a whole lot more tender. Silver Appleyard meat is directly between Rouen and Pekin meat imo, with Rouen tasting like gourmet beef and Pekin tasting much more mild, being closer to pork in comparison. Duck meat is all around better than beef, pork, and chicken. It tastes better, you can do more with it, it’s easier to raise, it’s easier to harvest, it’s substantially cheaper to farm, and most of all, it’s considerably more healthy. Plus the added benefit of getting great eggs if you raise them yourself!

11/23/2025

This is the best meat youll ever eat(domesticated duck, not mallard or muscovy). This is Silver Appleyard drake breast meat, dressed in Gordon Ramseys duck recipe, which is literally just some salt and pepper. The flavor is between pork chops and doe tenderloin, but it not greasy like the pork chops or dry like deer meat, and it’s a whole lot more tender. Silver Appleyard meat is directly between Rouen and Pekin meat imo, with Rouen tasting like gourmet beef and Pekin tasting much more mild, being closer to pork in comparison. Duck meat is all around better than beef, pork, and chicken. It tastes better, you can do more with it, it’s easier to raise, it’s easier to harvest, it’s substantially cheaper to farm, and most of all, it’s considerably more healthy. Plus the added benefit of getting great eggs if you raise them yourself!

11/16/2025

11/16/2025

We got an unexpected surprise yesterday! This little girl is a Welsh Harlequin. We’re still selling fertilized eggs on eBay and Etsy if any locals are interested. Yes, they lay eggs all year round, and yes, they are fertilized, and yes, the mom will hatch them if you let her or if you don’t realize she’s hiding them 😂
Our welsh harlequins produce 250-300+ 3.5oz eggs a year. They’re not as prolific as Khaki Campbell ducks, but they are much more calm and handleable. They’re great if you want something eye catching as a pet, with the added benefit of superior egg production.

11/14/2025

*REMINDER! Get your orders in asap! Especially those people wanting Australian spotted ducks!!!(Bindi and Bhodi below)*

We will no longer have adult ducks and geese availabile for next year. So get them while you can.
We are now taking orders for duck and goose hatchlings, as well as hatching eggs. Obviously, those who’ve ordered eggs are top priority. Breeds are listed below.

You’ll notice we no longer have Runner Ducks, brown chinese geese, or white chinese Available. We also no longer have any turkeys or chickens. Simply put, we lost a lot of the space we once had, and could not justify the risk in breeding them. That said, for anyone interested in them, we can get you in touch with breeders that will have them available in the future. They are fantastic breeds, and we wish we could’ve continued breeding them, but as of right now, it’s just not in the cards fo us.

Ducks- AUTHENTIC Australian spotted ducklings. Our Signature Rouen ducklings. Silver Appleyard Ducklings. Exhibition quality Welsh Harlequin Ducklings. Exhibition quality Cayuga Ducklings. Jumbo Pekin ducklings. Our HUGE Rare colored/patterned Muscovy ducklings.

Geese- Production Embdens goslings. French Toulouse goslings. Pet African goose goslings.

11/14/2025

We still have several fully grown female ducks available. They’re all our signature Rouens. They can lay up to 300, 4oz eggs a year; far more than production Rouens, and reach a good cull weight at 10-12 weeks old, which is significantly quicker than standard Rouens. What doesn’t go this weekend is going in the freezer, so get them while you can!

11/05/2025

11/03/2025

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10/31/2025

We’re down to the last pair of geese 🪿 White Chinese pair, male and female. Pm for more info!