Muscovy Ducks
Grass Fed, Free Range, 100% Certified Organic*
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Salmon Creek
Ranch Ducks
Our ducks are raised the natural, old fashioned way on 100% organic certified pasture* without hormones, antibiotics or other additives. They get lots of sunshine, water to play in and plenty of room to roam on our 210-acre ranch on the spectacular Sonoma coast. Their growth is not hurried and their lives are filled with plenty of sunshine, water to play in and bugs to hunt. They are introduced to new areas of pasture every few days so they don't get bored and are able to eat a variety of grasses and weeds, along with a locally produced certified organic feed containing a 16% protein mix of grain, minerals and vitamins. While rotational grazing takes more time and work on our part, the difference in flavor between a bird that has been freely grazing on open pasture and one that has been barn-raised on grain with restricted exercise and limited to only one type of feed is well worth the effort. Our ducks are 100% organic certified up until the day they are harvested.
Our ducks are raised the natural, old fashioned way on 100% organic certified pasture* without hormones, antibiotics or other additives. They get lots of sunshine, water to play in and plenty of room to roam on our 210-acre ranch on the spectacular Sonoma coast. Their growth is not hurried and their lives are filled with plenty of sunshine, water to play in and bugs to hunt. They are introduced to new areas of pasture every few days so they don't get bored and are able to eat a variety of grasses and weeds, along with a locally produced certified organic feed containing a 16% protein mix of grain, minerals and vitamins. While rotational grazing takes more time and work on our part, the difference in flavor between a bird that has been freely grazing on open pasture and one that has been barn-raised on grain with restricted exercise and limited to only one type of feed is well worth the effort. Our ducks are 100% organic certified up until the day they are harvested.
A favorite of pre-Columbian native
Americans
Native to Mexico and Central and South America, the Muscovy is a very old breed and was already domesticated by Native Americans in the New World by the time Columbus arrived. They are the only domesticated duck not derived from Mallard stock and exhibit a number of unique physical and behavioral characteristics. They have big, strong claws designed to grasp, like to perch in trees and are quite good flyers. They are exceptionally tranquil and practically mute, cooing, rather than quacking.
Native to Mexico and Central and South America, the Muscovy is a very old breed and was already domesticated by Native Americans in the New World by the time Columbus arrived. They are the only domesticated duck not derived from Mallard stock and exhibit a number of unique physical and behavioral characteristics. They have big, strong claws designed to grasp, like to perch in trees and are quite good flyers. They are exceptionally tranquil and practically mute, cooing, rather than quacking.
A
healthful alternative to Pekin duck
Muscovies have the least fat of any domesticated duck (30% less fat than a Pekin) and because of this, their meat is not greasy. Their unique flavor and lower fat content have made them exceptionally popular among Europe's chefs and health conscious consumers.
Muscovies have the least fat of any domesticated duck (30% less fat than a Pekin) and because of this, their meat is not greasy. Their unique flavor and lower fat content have made them exceptionally popular among Europe's chefs and health conscious consumers.
Muscovies
have:
- The least fat of any domesticated duck.
- 50% more breast meat and 50% less fat in the skin than other breeds (including the Pekin).
- Breast meat that is 99% lean.
- A slower, more naturally-paced growth pattern and are not ready for market until they are 70– 85 days old compared to the faster grown Pekin, which is harvested at 49 days.
To order your Salmon Creek Ranch
Muscovy Duck:
- Check out out 2008 Harvest Schedule
- E-mail us or call us at (707)876-1808
- Delivery options include
shipping, on-ranch pick-up or delivery to some local destinations.
To
Taste our Duck:
Don't feel like cooking? Up for a drive to the coast? Have a gourmet meal of Muscovy from Salmon Creek Ranch at the five star "Duck Club" at the Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa, overlooking the beautiful Sonoma coast.
Don't feel like cooking? Up for a drive to the coast? Have a gourmet meal of Muscovy from Salmon Creek Ranch at the five star "Duck Club" at the Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa, overlooking the beautiful Sonoma coast.
Look
for our label:
*Certified organic by California
Certified Organic Farmers