MAGPIES
The Magpie is originally from Britain and was first bred after World War I but their exact ancestry is not entirely known. Breeding documentation dates back to the 1920’s, and it has been said that their ancestry may have included the Indian Runner. Magpies were first exported to the United States in 1963. Today Magpies are commonly raised for showing although they were originally bred as a commercial utility bird for eggs and meat as their egg production is high and their breast feathers are white so the carcass plucks clean.
Magpies make a great addition to any yard with their black and white splash of color, their quiet nature, and their calm demeanor.
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See how Magpies compare with other breeds by viewing our Duck Breed Comparison Chart found here.
Magpies run $14.32 each for Straight Run, $10.74 each for Male, and $21.01 each for Female.
Find out more about Magpies and connect to our website listing for ordering information by clicking on the button below.
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BLACK MUSCOVY
We have had White Muscovy for some time now, but our Black Muscovy are a new, exciting breed we would like to introduce to you.
Black is the native color of wild Muscovy originally found in the swamps and rivers of Brazil. Over time the commercial birds being raised for meat have been bred to be white just like chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pheasants, etc. so they dress cleaner.
The progeny of the Black Muscovy we produce are not 100% black. They are generally black, and in good light, you can see a glossy greenish hue on their backs. They also are characterized by white on their heads and neck. We imported breeding stock from Grimaud Freres of France to produce their R41 strain of black muscovy.
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See how Black Muscovies compare with other breeds by viewing our Duck Breed Comparison Chart found here.
Black Muscovy are only offered unsexed. They run $18.26 each for Straight Run. More information about Black Muscovies can be found by connecting to our website listing. Ordering information can be accessed by clicking on the button below.
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SPEAKING OF MUSCOVY...
THE WHITE ONES
We only have one more week this year where we have White Muscovy available for sale. If you are interested in White Muscovy in 2022, jump on this opportunity fast. The week of October 17th marks the last date when we will have White Muscovy available.
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EGGS
If you are a Metzer Farms Customer and you sell fresh duck eggs from your farm, you can be listed on our Fresh Duck Egg Farmers Page on our website. All you have to do is have purchased at least 15 ducklings from us within the past 3 years. We would be happy to put you on this list. Just send us your information shown below at the bottom of this section.
MEAT
Likewise, we also recognize our meat producers. If you are a Metzer Farms' customer who sells fresh, locally produced poultry meat, we also have a listing for you to be part of as well. We have a Poultry Farmers Selling Locally Raised Meat Page. If you are a producer who would like to be included, email metzinfo@metzerfarms.com the following info:
Farm Info: Name, City & State, Type of Poultry You Sell
Contact Person: Name, Phone & Email
Optional: Photo, Logo, or Website Link
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