I would like to try some Muscovy. Have you raised those? Any recommendations?
We also have a wood/deer tick issue where we live. I understand Pea/Guinea Hens are voracious tick eaters. Any experience with them?
Guineas are great for insects and they are the best watch dogs you can have. Nothing comes in the yard without being announced.
We raised some Muscovy growing up, neighbor had Guinea Hens. Muscovy were very hardy, good layers, very quiet, and very friendly. They can fly, which helps them avoid predators. They do tend to forage away from water more than our other ducks. Guinea hens were VERY noisy, and for whatever reason often the first victims of predators— if a fox or bobcat comes around to stay they will wipe them out if they aren’t extremely well protected. I live in one the tick “hotspots” in the US, but have never really had any issues with ticks and poultry.