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The Muscovy duck, also known as the Barbarie or Barbary duck, is a thin-skinned, low-fat bird with deep red, mildly gamy meat that is sometimes compared to roast beef in terms of flavor and veal in terms of tenderness. Typically white or cream in color, Muscovy duck eggs can occasionally have a buff or greenish tint. Compared to most duck eggs, they have a harder shell and are glossy. Other facts about Muscovy duck eggs: The "jumbo" size of Muscovy duck eggs is around 2.7 ounces. Muscovy duck eggs take longer to hatch than most duck eggs, taking 35 days instead of 28 days. On the farm, Muscovy ducks are excellent for naturally controlling insects. They work especially well at keeping mosquitoes, ticks, grasshoppers, and flies under control. They will consume the majority of the flies if you place them in a pen with cows or calves.