Buyer question
Are Rouen duck poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Rouen duck poultry 5 out of 5 for beginners (calm starter duck).
Source: the Rouen duck poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Rouen duck poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Rouen ducks come from France and look like large mallards. They are calm, heavy ducks kept for meat and eggs, and production lines grow faster than the larger, slower exhibition lines.
- Best fit
- Backyard meat, families
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
Rouens grow slowly compared with Pekins and are heavy, so they need easy water access.