Rouen Duck thread

[Jdc361]

Hello! I am thinking of getting a flock of 4 and I definitely want two Pekins and now maybe two rouens? I was wondering, do rouens fly?

 

[Sowas Ark]

Rouens do not fly. However, you may think you have a Rouen and you have a mallard. That's what happened to me. If you get them from a wholesaler, they're generally mixed and they'll just put "Rouen" on the box and it's a guess. I only found out because one of my girls was smaller than the others and she flew. We had to put them in a 6 x 10 run with a chicken wire top to keep her in.

I also got four and by the first spring, the males were fighting. I had to give one male away (2 girls, 2 boys). The ratio of girls/boys is really important. You want at least 2 girls for each boy.

Enjoy them! They're the best!!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hello! I am thinking of getting a flock of 4 and I definitely want two Pekins and now maybe two rouens? I was wondering, do rouens fly?

Most domestic ducks don't fly especially the heavier breeds. but there is always an exception to this rule. lol

 

[Julie Birb]

Most domestic ducks don't fly especially the heavier breeds. but there is always an exception to this rule.  lol

Heehee yes because you have had your Muscovies fly upon to your roof. And my teensy ones fly. So exceptions. Of BURD.

 

[mommacassey]

I have 2 Rouen's and 3 Muscovy, all about a year old now, and yet to get a single egg... ??

 

[Miss Lydia]

I have 2 Rouen's and 3 Muscovy, all about a year old now, and yet to get a single egg... ??

I can't vouch for the Rouens but My Muscovy's haven't started laying yet either. They are seasonal layers in most places so we should start to see eggs soon.

@mommacassey

 

[ChickenGrass]

I'm a very excited,
I will hopefully be getting a breeding trio of Rouen ducks
From one of the top breeders in Ireland and England!
I will hopefully post pictures when I get them.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'm a very excited,
I will hopefully be getting a breeding trio of Rouen ducks
From one of the top breeders in Ireland and England!
I will hopefully post pictures when I get them.

Congrats look forward to seeing them!!

 

[ChickenGrass]

I have just spoken to the poultry courier,
And he will be going up to Northern Ireland next week!
I will post pictures when I get them.

It's my first time breeding ducks.
I have ducks as pets too though.

I also have been breeding and showing chickens for a few years.
But it's my first time buying show quality ducks!

Fionn.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I have just spoken to the poultry courier,
And he will be going up to Northern Ireland next week!
I will post pictures when I get them.

It's my first time breeding ducks.
I have ducks as pets too though.

I also have been breeding and showing chickens for a few years.
But it's my first time buying show quality ducks!

Fionn.

Well I am sure you'll do fine will you be incubating or letting the females do the work if they want? Not sure if Rouens have the broody nature or not.