Mallard Vs. Rouen

[Camilla Chicken]

Hi, my little brother wants a duckling for his b-day (march 24). And he loves mallards ever since he was like 2. I was wondering what is a better pet for him Mallard or Rouen (also if someone post the proper pronunciation for Rouen I say it like Ruin) also what is the mallard coloring called?

 

[FlaneryFlock]

I also say it like "Row-In", but I'm not sure myself how to pronounce it right. We have a Rouen pair and they are super friendly. Much bigger than mallards. Also keep in mind that the mallards might fly away at some time.

 

[Camilla Chicken]

help anyone please?

 

[Quack Addict]

Welsh Harlequin - Sorta Mallard like, won't fly away, usually a very "people friendly" duck. Make sure to get a pair though. Ducks are not happy without other ducks.

 

[Camilla Chicken]

okay but are they common i mean i dont want to pay and extra 5 bucks for a rare breed when i can get a duck that looks identical to that. (or looks simmilar) what about ranger ducks how are they as pets?

 

[Quack Addict]

Six each from Metzer. Only 80 cents per duck more than Rouens or Mallards.

http://www.metzerfarms.com/WelshHarlequinDucks.cfm?Breed=Welsh Harlequin&BirdType=Duck&ID=WH