This mama Muscovy duck has chosen the drive-through of my credit union as its place to nest. Last week she was sitting on seven eggs. This week there seemed to be too many to count. Patrons and employees of the credit union are making sure she has enough water and food.Originating from Brazil, Muscovies are the only domestic ducks not derived from mallard stock. The males can grow to be quite large, weighing 10-15 lbs. Most of the females are 5-7 pounds, but can reach up to 9 and sometimes 10 lbs. Their feet have strong sharp claws for grabbing tree branches and roosting. Muscovies are unique because of their bright red crest around their eyes and above the beak. They do not swim much because their oil glands are underdeveloped compared to most ducks. Muscovy hens can set three times a year, and the egg clutches can vary from 8 to 21 eggs. The egg are incubated for 35 days.
An unlikely deposit at a bank..don't you think?
