Rouen duck

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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.

At a glance

Purpose
Meat and eggs
Origin
Rouen, France
Adult weight
Drakes 10 lb, ducks 9 lb
Lifespan
8–12 years
Eggs
About 100–150 eggs a year
Best fit
Backyard meat, families
Species
Poultry
Category
Birds
Group
Duck
Papers
5 categories
NoiseDucks quack
HardinessVery hardy
Egg outputModerate layer
Beginner fitCalm starter duck

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Rouens grow slowly compared with Pekins and are heavy, so they need easy water access.

Common questions

Are Rouens good meat ducks?

Yes, but slower-growing than Pekins.

What health checks should ducklings or adults have?

Ask whether the flock is NPIP-certified for pullorum-typhoid and avian influenza, which many states require for sales and shows. Look for clear eyes and nostrils, a clean vent and a steady walk, and quarantine new birds for 30 days before they meet your flock.

Are Rouens related to mallards?

Yes. They were developed from mallard-type ducks and share the coloring.

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Health tests to ask for
NPIP flock certificationMarek's vaccinationHatch record on fileAvian influenza surveillance resultVeterinary exam on file

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