White Female Muscovy Ducklings

$11.30

White female Muscovy ducks are calm, hardy birds raised for eggs, meat, or as quiet backyard companions. These 6–7 lb hens perch well, forage eagerly on bugs and grass, and typically begin laying around 25 weeks, producing roughly 120–200 large eggs per year over a 40‑week season.

Size & build: Females typically 6-7 lbs; lighter facial caruncles; refined body; pointed tail.
Temperament: Gentle, relaxed, quiet; communicates with soft trills, coos, and hisses.
Hardiness & habits: Strong perchers with clawed feet; excellent foragers; notably cold-tolerant.
Eggs & brooding: Moderate layers (~120-200 large eggs/year); steady brooders and attentive mothers.

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Quantity	Price
1 - 29	$11.30
30 - 124	$7.90
125 - 339	$5.50

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We cannot ship less than 3 ducklings per ship date. There is also a $25.50 charge for any order of less than 10 birds.
For especially large orders, feel free to contact us and benefit from our tiered pricing discounts.
All ducks are shipped as ducklings and can be delivered anywhere within the United States.
We will provide a full refund for any birds that arrive at their destination deceased, or that pass away within 24 hours of their arrival. See full return policy.

White female Muscovy ducklings are a domesticated color line of Cairina moschata, bred for their pure white plumage and calm, friendly nature. Females grow to about 6-7 pounds with lighter facial caruncles and a tidy, refined build, making them elegant additions to any backyard flock. Unlike quacking mallard-type ducks, Muscovies communicate with soft trills, coos, and hisses—pleasantly quiet around the homestead.

Female Muscovies typically begin laying eggs at approximately 25 weeks of age, or around six months old. They will continue to lay eggs for about 3 years or even longer if they’re fed the right diet. To ensure that you get quality Muscovy eggs and ducklings, make sure to feed your ducks a good diet.

Domestic Female Muscovy Ducks usually have yellow legs, pink bills, and pale eyes. The female Muscovy duck’s tail is more pointed than that of a male.

White Female Muscovy Duck FAQs

Female Muscovies are known for being very quiet. Instead of loud quacks, they make soft trills, coos, and light hissing sounds. For noise‑sensitive areas or close neighbors, they’re one of the best duck options.

Most females lay well for around 3 years, sometimes longer if they’re fed well and kept healthy. Production will slowly taper as they age.

Yes. They are known as steady brooders and attentive mothers. Many hens will go broody, sit faithfully, and raise ducklings with strong protective instincts.

A pond isn’t required. They’ll happily use kiddie pools, stock tanks, or large tubs as long as they can dunk their heads and bathe. Clean, fresh water is essential either way.

They’re a great dual‑purpose option:

For meat, they provide a smaller, lean carcass compared to drakes, which works well for smaller households or lighter meals.
For eggs, they give a solid 120–200 large eggs per year.

Spec	White Female Muscovy
Plumage coloring	Same white coloration as males, often slightly glossier; lighter and more refined features around the head.
Notable features	More refined head and body; same fast‑growth, heavy‑weight line; excellent complement in meat and breeder pairs.
Weight	Matching heavy meat line, proportionally smaller than males.
Temperament	Very quiet overall; soft vocalizations, good choice where low noise is important.
Egg production (per year)	130–180 eggs per year; seasonal layer, most productive in spring and early summer.
Broodiness / Mothering	High broodiness; known as some of the best natural mothers, often going broody after laying a moderate clutch.
Primary uses	Meat and breeding; outstanding for natural incubation and raising ducklings with minimal intervention.
Ideal for	Backyard or homestead flocks that rely on natural hatching and strong mothering, and prefer low noise.

Pros	Cons
Premium meat: 98% lean, mild, and sells at higher prices.	Egg output is decent, but not in “egg machine” territory.
Good dual-purpose birds: solid meat plus 120–200 large, nutritious eggs/year.	Red caruncles and hissing can seem odd or intimidating to some.
Calm, friendly, rarely aggressive; great for families and mixed flocks.	Strong broody instinct can slow egg production if you don’t want constant hatching.
Super quiet: no quacking, just soft coos/hisses.	Big bodies = more feed and space than light laying breeds.

Fast 3-5 Day Delivery

For most orders, we use USPS Priority Mail, which typically delivers within 1–3 days. We operate on a Monday hatching and shipping schedule, so that ducklings usually arrive before the weekend.

NPIP- Certified Hatchery

Healthy ducklings start here: as an NPIP-certified hatchery, we carefully monitor and test every bird for disease so your ducklings arrive bright-eyed, energetic, and ready to thrive.

Nearly 20 Years of Experience

A few backyard ducks in 2007 sparked a passion that’s now a nationwide hatchery—yet Shirlock Acres still raises every bird with the same honest, family-level care you’ll read about on our About Us page.

State-of-the-Art Hatchery

From the moment they hatch, our ducklings are raised in a safe, well-kept environment where every detail is watched over with care. That attention ensures the birds you receive are healthy, thriving, and eager to settle into their new home.

Family Owned Business

Shirlock Acres is very much a family story in motion—a hatchery that grew out of Roger and Ruth giving their boys something meaningful to do and slowly turned into a full-time way of life.