Rouen Drake or Hen?

[Lalo Rolon]

I have a 6 week old Rouen duck that I am trying to figure out the sex of. I plan on butchering 2 of my ducks along with my Cornish Cross, but I want to keep some to breed. Any help with the Rouen would be appreciated.

 

[blayt90]

View attachment 1329030 I have a 6 week old Rouen duck that I am trying to figure out the sex of. I plan on butchering 2 of my ducks along with my Cornish Cross, but I want to keep some to breed. Any help with the Rouen would be appreciated.


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What does it sound like? It is hard to tell just from pictures due to the fact that rouen males look just like females till they change to their adult plumage. Though the solid white ring that is starting on its neck is a sign of a male.

 

[Quacking Pigeon]

I would say drake because of the neck ring, green bill and black tail.

 

[sourland]

Bill color indicates that he is probably a drake, but I would wait until his voice 'changes' to confirm that.

 

[Lalo Rolon]

I may have to separate them to check on their voices.