LETS GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLLLLLE!
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to a contest that promises to be a classic in every sense of the word.
In the blue corner, weighing in at 3 kilograms, the lean, not so mean, Muscovy “Puddles” Duck.
And in the red corner, weighing in at 2.5 kilograms, the undisputed king of the backyard, Big Brown “Kentucky” Chicken. ISA BROWN.
“Now I want a good clean fight between you two. No droppings or eggs in the ring, GOT IT!”
ROUND ONE- DING DING DING
Here we go in the first round, both opponents and trainers are at the ready, in their corners and it is now the time to GET READY TO RUMBLE. This is a good chance to have a good look at the temperament of each opponent. Puddles is the quieter of the two and very friendly, perhaps a false sense of security or game plan?? That’s not to say that Kentucky is not friendly, but Kentucky is probably not quite as pleasant as Puddles at this stage.
I would say that Kentucky does have the edge when it comes to handling, Puddles has exceptionally sharp claws and does not seem to like being handled the same way as Kentucky. Both looking as good as each other around kids.
ROUND TWO- DING DING DING
Just have a look at the eggs coming from Puddles. Her eggs are much larger and proven to be more nutritious than her opponent, spending her time DUCKING and WEAVING about 180 times a year. However Kentucky won’t be outdone here, some smelling salts and jelly at the ready. She is laying 300 eggs a year and is the clear winner of this round with Puddles still being a seasonal layer or having breaks in between clutches.
ROUND THREE- DING DING DING
Both birds going beak to beak on maintenance here. Puddles is great around the veggie garden while Kentucky is absolutely destroying it. But what’s this, right in between my toes, Puddles is a nonstop droppings machine! Clearly she is the messier of the two.
Puddles is looking to the corner, she requires much more water than Kentucky however she is much better able to handle the cold and wet in the winter months.
ROUND FOUR
Just how long are these two likely to last? Round Four and counting….Kentucky looks to be faltering and may not go the full distance (approximately 3-4 years). Puddles the clear winner here as she will be in the fight until she is 7-8years old. No throwing of the feathered towel just yet.
DING DING FINAL RING!
It’s all over folks both opponents have landed their fair share of pecks and scratches. It seems Kentucky is all over Puddles when it comes to egg laying prowess however Puddles is a stronger sort and real character out there in the backyard.
It’s going to the judges’ scorecards.
Note: It is worth remembering that there are many different breeds of both chickens and ducks, all with their own unique characteristics, pros, and cons. For the purpose of this comparison, I have chosen the breed ISA Brown for chickens and Muscovy for ducks, both recognised as suited for suburban backyard environment.
Blissful LOVE to you all Ras Mark SUBURBAN FARMER