Rouen Duck
The Rouen Duck is a large, elegant breed known for its striking appearance and good meat and egg production. Often compared to the Mallard due to its similar coloration, the Rouen is a popular choice for both ornamental and farm purposes.
Key Features:
Appearance: Rouen ducks have rich, iridescent plumage with a deep green head (males) and a chestnut-brown body. Females are slightly more subdued in color, with a brownish hue and lighter markings. Their large, robust bodies make them an impressive sight.
Size: Rouen ducks are large, with drakes typically weighing 8-9 lbs and hens around 7-8 lbs. Their large size makes them well-suited for meat production, although they are slower to mature than smaller breeds.
Egg Production: While not as prolific as some other breeds, Rouen ducks lay around 200-250 medium to large white eggs per year. Their eggs are rich in flavor, and they are often kept for both eggs and ornamental purposes.
Temperament: Rouen ducks are calm, friendly, and easygoing, making them great for families and small farms. They are not as active as some other breeds, preferring to waddle slowly around the yard and forage.
Hardiness: Rouen ducks are hardy and can adapt to a variety of climates. They thrive in environments with access to water, where they can swim and forage.
Summary:
The Rouen Duck is a large, beautiful breed known for its striking plumage and excellent meat production. While not the most prolific egg layer, they are friendly, calm, and hardy, making them a great choice for ornamental purposes and backyard flocks.
SHIPPING POLICY
Ducklings are shipping March through the end of June every Monday and Wednesday (excluding holidays). We will do everything we can to get your chicks scheduled based on your preferred ship month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will arrive during that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is reserved. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page. Please read through our Guarantee and Policies for more information.
PICKUP POLICY
Orders made for local pickup will be available for pickup Friday & Saturday the week your order is scheduled. We will do everything we can to get your birds scheduled for pickup based on your preferred month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will be available at that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is scheduled. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page.
Orders must be picked up the week they are scheduled. Any orders not picked up will not be rescheduled and will be considered abandoned. We do not offer refunds on abandoned orders. This applies to orders that are shorted (not all breeds hatched out as expected). On orders that are shorted, remaining chicks on order will need to be picked up as scheduled.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once poultry leaves our store. Be sure to check your box of chicks before you leave.