Rouen

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Pros: right size, could be meat or egg bird, looks like a mallard, cant fly

Its not as fat and slow as a pekin, but its not frail either. I want a mallard but I don't want a flying bird. The rouen is great for that.

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Pros: They are adorable and friendly

Cons: Are so noisy

They are so adorable, cute and friendly but they don´t be quiet

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Pros: friendly, loving, entertaining, adorable, curious

Cons: occasionally get spooked, lack a lot of "duck instinct'

I freakin' love my Rouens.

After raising Mallards for ten years, I was skeptical to raise another breed. I got these fellas this spring and it has been such a joy to watch them grow. They are nearing two months old and although I was hoping for a girl, it's quite obvious by their feathering and voices that they are both boys.

Their names are Duke and Prince. They are so amazingly sweet, still following me around and nuzzling me when I walk in their pen. They trust me and love attention. With my mallards, I always had to run to catch them, but Duke and Prince seem to adore my company. Which works for me.

I'm glad that I chose a different breed, because the differences still amaze me. Rouens, compared to mallards, seem to have a little less instinct, but they are still young. I guess I just can't quite understand why they occasionally eat newspaper -_____-

With that said, I hope that Duke and Prince will continue to live a happy, ducky life. 

 

Rouen
Description:

Rouen (pronounced roan) named after the town of Rouen where they were developed in Northern France. In 1850 the first Rouens were introduced to the USA. They were included in the American Poultry Association's Standard of Perfection in 1874.

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Breed Colors/VarietiesDrake-green head, white collars, a deep claret breast, blue speculum feathers. Hen-brown with greenish black or brown penciling.
Breed SizeLarge Fowl
Models:
Model Name/TypeMPNEAN/UPC

Breed Details:

Rouens are considered a heavy breed. Adult drakes (males) weigh 8 to 10 pounds and hens(females)weigh 7 to 9 pounds. Egg Color - Blue-green to near-white. Ducklings are black with two yellow stripes on their head, white on breast, black beak and feet. Rouens are brighter in colour than Mallards. Thank you to Kansaskid, 1234duck, and, Baralak for permission to use their photos.

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