Rouen Duck thread

[faith3655]

But he's not a rouen.

He's not? We were told when we got him that he was.

 

[wildsam]

He's not? We were told when we got him that he was.

Looks more like a black Swedish or magpie to me! Rouen ducklings look different.

 

[shannong139]

Being thanksgiving, was wondering if I could feed my rouen turkey?? No skin, just white meat. This may seem like a dumb question but was curious... Thanks!

 

[buff goose guy]

there not really supposed to have meat, there stomachs cannot digest it well, i wouldn't recommend it

 

[wildsam]

Weird since they do seem to enjoy moles and sometimes even mice...

 

[alligatorrouen]

I had a rouen drake and a pekin duck that were raised together. They were inseparable. Early this morning, our pekin duck passed away. I know ducks are social animals and like companions. Should I get him a new companion? Is he going to grieve? He was walking around the yard calling for her it seemed. I don't want to get another duck, because I am still not over the loss of my pekin. However, would the drake be distraught without having a companion around?

 

[Amiga]

I had a rouen drake and a pekin duck that were raised together. They were inseparable. Early this morning, our pekin duck passed away. I know ducks are social animals and like companions. Should I get him a new companion? Is he going to grieve? He was walking around the yard calling for her it seemed. I don't want to get another duck, because I am still not over the loss of my pekin. However, would the drake be distraught without having a companion around?

I expect he is grieving, and needs companionship. Try an unbreakable mirror for now. I appreciate your grieving, too, but ducks are indeed sociable, and your Rouen has lost his entire social life and dearest companion.

 

[alligatorrouen]

Thanks for your advice. I think we will try to get a new companion for him.

 

[wildsam]

Sorry to hear bout Ur Pekin passing
But Amiga is right (as usual that a lone duck is a depressed duck. Give him someone to talk to and make a muddy mess with!

 

[Rosecomb-Ryan]

A few of my Young Rouens from this year.

One of my Rouen hens that has been Reserve Show Champion and Champion Waterfowl 3 times.