white female muscovy ducks
White Female Muscovy Ducklings

$11.30

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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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  • 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 Muscovy Duck FAQs

Yes. White Muscovy meat is 98% lean, with a mild flavor that many compare more to beef or veal than greasy duck. Because of this, Muscovy meat is considered a premium option and often sells at higher prices.

  • Male ducklings are sexed as drakes and will grow larger, making them ideal for meat.
  • Female ducklings are sexed as hens and are best if you want eggs or strong brooders.
  • Straight run ducklings are not sexed; you receive a mix of males and females as hatched.

Yes. Shirlock Acres offers a live arrival guarantee. If ducklings do not survive within the first 24 hours, they will work with you on a refund or replacement, as long as you provide a photo and follow the care guidelines.

Before your ducklings arrive, preheat your brooder area to about 85–90°F. Provide warm water with electrolytes, a quality duck starter feed, and clean bedding.

Yes. Their quiet nature, calm temperament, good mothering instincts, and lean meat make them an excellent choice for backyard and homestead flocks. 

SpecWhite Male MuscovyWhite Female Muscovy
Plumage coloringPure white plumage, sometimes with a black cap on the head; slight cream tint on some feathers; red facial caruncles stand out sharply against the white.Same white coloration, often slightly glossier; lighter and more refined features around the head.
Notable featuresStrong, broad frame; bred from French bloodlines and selected for fast growth and heavy weight — can reach mature weight by about 12 weeks, where standard Muscovies take closer to 16 weeks.More refined head and body; same fast‑growth, heavy‑weight line; excellent complement in meat and breeder pairs.
WeightHeavy meat‑type Muscovy, selected for large, fast-growing carcasses).Matching heavy meat line, proportionally smaller than males.
TemperamentTypical Muscovy demeanor: quiet (they hiss rather than quack), calm once accustomed to people.Very quiet overall; soft vocalizations, good choice where low noise is important.
Egg production (per year)— (non‑layer)130–180 eggs per year; seasonal layer, most productive in spring and early summer.
Broodiness / MotheringHigh broodiness; known as some of the best natural mothers, often going broody after laying a moderate clutch.
Primary usesMeat production (fast-growing, heavy table bird), breeding, insect control, low‑noise backyard flock member.Meat and breeding; outstanding for natural incubation and raising ducklings with minimal intervention.
Ideal forHomesteads and small farms wanting a heavy, fast-finishing, quiet meat duck.Backyard or homestead flocks that rely on natural hatching and strong mothering, and prefer low noise.
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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.