Rouen ducks - show or production?

[Alicia Jude]

How can you tell if you have show Rouens or production rouens? We have some that are about 5 weeks old that are getting adult feathers and already rather large, but I'm curious if it can be determined if they are show or production at this age. Thanks!

 

[Alicia Jude]

Here are some pictures of them

 

[DancingWthDucks]

Where did you get them from? If they were bought from a hatchery, then they will be production. Even if they were bought from a show breeder, something like 1/3 ducklings will be SQ.

You will only be able to tell once they are fully feathered and fully grown.

 

[chickens really]

Yep....You won't know till they mature....

 

[Alicia Jude]

We got them from rural king, a feeder supply type store. I was excited once they started getting their adult feathers because it looks like they are both girls, so they'd be egg layers, because I had read that their eggs are much more nutritious and larger than chicken eggs. But then read about the difference between show and production and realized I may be disappointed in that department. Haha

 

[Alicia Jude]

Also, this is our first time raising ducklings. I always thought it would be fun, and I was totally right. Still learning!