Tasmanian farmers find Muscovy duck breeding no waddle in the park

Breeding livestock can be tricky at the best of times, but when you’re a fledgling farmer — and you choose a duck breed known for its fickleness — you’re really escalating the challenge.

Yet, first-time farmers Paul Hallier and Bec Rumble, who are breeding Muscovy ducks in northern Tasmania, aren’t the type to shy away from a bit of hard work.

Before moving from Melbourne to the southern isle, Mr Hallier was a mechanical engineer and Ms…