This attractive breed looks similar to a wild Mallard duck, but with more robust bodies and brighter feathers. Originally from France, the Rouen duck is a popular meat bird typically found on restaurant menus.
Rouen Ducks: A Premium French Meat Duck
The Rouen’s feather coloration resembles a
Mallard duck. Males have green heads with a white collar and a light gray body. Females have a brown head with brown mottled plumage. Both sexes have a pronounced blue stripe present on their wings.
The Rouen duck is just behind the
Jumbo Pekin,
White Pekin, and Muscovy duck in terms of size.
They are also said to have the most flavorful and tender meat, which makes them an ideal choice to serve in niche markets or fine dining restaurants.
Rouen ducks are slow-growers compared to other duck breeds, but the extra grow out time gives their meat a rich and unique flavor.
They are not as proficient at egg laying as the
Khaki Campbell, so this domesticated duck is primarily used for meat production. In optimal conditions, they will lay up to 180 eggs per year.
These birds are good foragers and curious about their surroundings, so they fare well as pastured poultry. They also make good pets due to their calm disposition.
These birds do not fly and typically do not hatch or raise their own young.
Rouens may reach a mature weight between 5 to 7.25 lbs.
Ordering Details:
- A minimum of 3 total ducks are needed to ship, can be as few as 1 per breed.
- For pricing and orders above 299, or if ordering ducklings and goslings together, please call our office (814) 539-7026.
- Free shipping does not apply to ducklings and goslings.
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