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post #1 of 9
4/17/12 at 3:04pm
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Someone I live by is selling rouen ducks and I was just wondering ur opinions on the birds

Dylan T proud chicken owner 2 Americana Rooster, 1 Barred Rock Hen, 3 Redsexlinks, 1 black sexlink,1 Blue Cochine, , 2 Frizzies,1 americana hen, and 2 bantams.

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Dylan T proud chicken owner 2 Americana Rooster, 1 Barred Rock Hen, 3 Redsexlinks, 1 black sexlink,1 Blue Cochine, , 2 Frizzies,1 americana hen, and 2 bantams.

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post #2 of 9
4/17/12 at 3:09pm

I wished I had one, but instead I got a Mallard (they look very much alike).  From what I hear, they are too big to fly.. so that's a good thing!

Mommy to BR (Onyx), 2 Delaware (Pearl & Opal), BO (Ruby), Blue Silkie (Amber), Splash Silkie (Raine), 2 Golden Laced Orps (Goldie & Lacey), 2 EE (Bunny & Rabbit) & 2 Blk Javas (Crow & Butterfly)!

Also a Pit/Mastiff mix, an American Bulldog, 1 cat, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and a koi pond.

Oh.. can't forget my daughter, granddaughter, step-son, and wonderful husband!

 

 

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Mommy to BR (Onyx), 2 Delaware (Pearl & Opal), BO (Ruby), Blue Silkie (Amber), Splash Silkie (Raine), 2 Golden Laced Orps (Goldie & Lacey), 2 EE (Bunny & Rabbit) & 2 Blk Javas (Crow & Butterfly)!

Also a Pit/Mastiff mix, an American Bulldog, 1 cat, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and a koi pond.

Oh.. can't forget my daughter, granddaughter, step-son, and wonderful husband!

 

 

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post #3 of 9
4/18/12 at 8:13pm
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Ya that's why I want them going to pick them up either saturday or sunday. Can't wait, built a new coop just for them. 

Dylan T proud chicken owner 2 Americana Rooster, 1 Barred Rock Hen, 3 Redsexlinks, 1 black sexlink,1 Blue Cochine, , 2 Frizzies,1 americana hen, and 2 bantams.

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Dylan T proud chicken owner 2 Americana Rooster, 1 Barred Rock Hen, 3 Redsexlinks, 1 black sexlink,1 Blue Cochine, , 2 Frizzies,1 americana hen, and 2 bantams.

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post #4 of 9
4/19/12 at 3:12am

I used to have them and I loved them, they laid a lot of eggs all year around, the only problem I had with them is that they took a long time to fatten up and I wanted them for the table more than for the eggs, so I've changed to Muscovys now.  

 

But I do miss my little group.

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post #5 of 9
4/19/12 at 7:33am
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Lol that's nice. Were they loud?

Dylan T proud chicken owner 2 Americana Rooster, 1 Barred Rock Hen, 3 Redsexlinks, 1 black sexlink,1 Blue Cochine, , 2 Frizzies,1 americana hen, and 2 bantams.

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Dylan T proud chicken owner 2 Americana Rooster, 1 Barred Rock Hen, 3 Redsexlinks, 1 black sexlink,1 Blue Cochine, , 2 Frizzies,1 americana hen, and 2 bantams.

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post #6 of 9
4/19/12 at 7:43am

I love mine. They are large and calm and only loud when they think they are getting some peas. I would definitely get some more.
 

4 Rouens, 3 Khaki Campbells, 2 Indian Runners, 2 Embdens, 6 Silver Laced Wyandottes, 2 horses, 4 cats, 2 dogs

 

I have a blog!  www.crackerdogfarm.blogspot.com

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4 Rouens, 3 Khaki Campbells, 2 Indian Runners, 2 Embdens, 6 Silver Laced Wyandottes, 2 horses, 4 cats, 2 dogs

 

I have a blog!  www.crackerdogfarm.blogspot.com

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post #7 of 9
4/19/12 at 8:52am

I have rouens. They are friendly birds, good brooders and great parents! I didn't build a separate house for them...they sleep outside mostly on the bank of the pond but sometimes will go in the chicken house and sleep there if they feel like it. Mine are free range.

Wife, mother of 4 children, 100+ hens, 8 ducks + 6 ducklings, 1 gander (that thinks he's a chicken), 1 cat, 3 horses, 1 dog, 7 rabbits. See all of our madness at www.soperfamilyfarm.info
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Wife, mother of 4 children, 100+ hens, 8 ducks + 6 ducklings, 1 gander (that thinks he's a chicken), 1 cat, 3 horses, 1 dog, 7 rabbits. See all of our madness at www.soperfamilyfarm.info
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post #8 of 9
4/19/12 at 10:50am
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That's good to know

Dylan T proud chicken owner 2 Americana Rooster, 1 Barred Rock Hen, 3 Redsexlinks, 1 black sexlink,1 Blue Cochine, , 2 Frizzies,1 americana hen, and 2 bantams.

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Dylan T proud chicken owner 2 Americana Rooster, 1 Barred Rock Hen, 3 Redsexlinks, 1 black sexlink,1 Blue Cochine, , 2 Frizzies,1 americana hen, and 2 bantams.

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post #9 of 9
5/18/12 at 1:30am

Yes, Dylan.  I did find them loud, but then they were living free range with geese so one would set the other off, put in some chickens and all hell would brake out in the morning before they settled into their spots for the day!!  I hope yours are doing okay.

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