Muscovy Duck

Hello all. Today we will be taking a moment to admire the majestic Muscovy. This creature is one of my favorite ducks! The photos truly do not do it justice (like my selfies).

The Muscovy is originally native to Mexico, Central, and South America. Not unlike Toyota automobiles, the domesticated Muscovy comes in a variety of colors; Black, Blue, Chocolate, Pied (white with any color mixed), White, Lavender, Bronze, Ripple and many more pastel colors, but these are very rare.

However, the true wild Muscovy duck, from which all domesticated Muscovys originated, is blackish, with large white wing patches.      TRY RAISING YOUR OWN DUCK!!

The Tasmanian Nativehen

 I am particularly fond of obscure birds. As such, today you will be introduced to the Tasmanian Nativehen.

This is the Tasmanian Nativehen

                                       
The Tasmanian Nativehen is flightless. So, when it looks up into the sky and sees its' bird brethren soaring in the clouds, it cannot help but feel a bit envious.  It is one of twelve species of birds unique to the Australian island of Tasmania. Although many flightless birds have a history of extinction at the hands of man, the Tasmanian Nativehen has actually benefited from the introduction of European style agricultural practices in Tasmania.

Other common names include Narkie, Native-hen, Waterhen and my personal favorite, the Turbo chook.

New Animal Discovery! (Not Really)

I'm not that big of a fan in terms of birds as pets. They are messy and loud.

BUT THEY CAN BE SO CUTE WHEN YOU DRESS THEM UP.  

I present to everyone, this magnificent creature.