2021年5月13日 · The Rouen drake has lovely plumage that is similar to that of a Mallard drake. It has a deep yellow bill, orange feet and shanks, and dark black eyes. The upper neck, tail, and head of this duck are an emerald green color, while the lower neck and breast are dark brown.

The Rouen, or Rhone duck, is a large and handsome variety, of French extraction. The plumage of the Rouen duck is somewhat somber; its flesh is also much darker, and, though of higher flavor, not near so delicate as that of our own Aylesbury. The origin of the name is highly debated.

2021年4月11日 · The Rouen drake is a gorgeous breed of waterfowl that identifies the French city as the place they originated. Rouens are related in coloration to the wild Flying Mallard — male drakes have a lustrous green head and neck, a wealthy purplish-brown chest, and metal grey penciling on the higher body, and feminine hens are mahogany brown with ...

Rouen ducks are the basic coloration of the Mallards only larger and do not fly more than 100 feet. They are a French breed that is used both for eggs and meat and admitted into the American Standard of Perfection in 1874. A great water fowl for the ranch pond, they make good backyard ducks and are good for insect control.

2023年12月20日 · Male Rouen Duck. Rouen drakes are more colorful than Rouen hens. They have iridescent green heads that trail down their necks. A white collar — a circular ring — divides the green from the remainder of their bodies, which is a primarily smoky gray color.

2023年12月15日 · Rouens are a slow-growing meat breed. They take 6 to 8 months to reach 5 pounds (hens) to 7.5 pounds (drakes). Because they are so heavy, they can be susceptible to bumblefoot, especially if kept in a hard-packed or rocky yard. The hens lay around 160 large to extra-large eggs per year, or sometimes more, and typically will brood.

Rouen Ducks are an attractive breed of waterfowl name of the French city where they originated. Rouens are similar in color to the wild Flying Mallard — male drakes have a lustrous green head and neck, a rich purplish brown chest, and steel gray penciling on the upper body, and female hens are mahogany brown with fine penciling of greenish ...

Rouen drakes have brown necks or breasts, gray bodies with blue markings on their wings, orange feet, yellow bills, a white ring around their necks, and bright green heads. Female Rouens have brown bills, orange feet, dark mahogany feathers with penciling patterns on their wings, heads, necks, and bodies.

2015年1月20日 · Weight: Drake: 4.5 – 5.4 Kg, Duck: 4.1 – 5 Kg. Classification: Heavy. Useful to Know: An extremely heavy duck with good table qualities but slow growing. Photo: A Rouen Drake. The Rouen duck originates from the Rouen area of France and is a very old breed of duck, bred on farms in the area for its table qualities.

Two or three ducks to one drake is a good breeding group. The drake is a bird of wonderful colour, and so is the duck, with her rich brown or chestnut, and each feather definitely marked with black or very dark brown lacing.