🦆 Duck breed
Rouen Duck
Meat Origin: France
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Rouen Duck at a glance
| Eggs / year | ~160≈ approx |
|---|---|
| Egg color | White / Tinted |
| Egg size | X-large |
| Cold hardiness | Good |
| Heat tolerance | Good |
| Size | ♂ 9 lb · ♀ 8 lb≈ approx |
| Temperament | Calm · Docile |
| Space / bird | ~6 sq ft |
| Purpose | Meat |
| Broodiness | Sometimes |
| Origin | France |
Sources: APA Standard of Perfection / Livestock Conservancy · Livestock Conservancy / hatchery averages. Blank fields are left empty — never invented.
Pros & cons
Pros
- +Cold-hardy
- +Docile & good with families
- +Good meat bird
Cons
- No notable drawbacks in our data.
Derived from the specs above — not opinion.
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Rouen Duck — frequently asked questions
- How many eggs does a Rouen Duck lay per year?
- About 160 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).
- What color eggs does a Rouen Duck lay?
- white / tinted.
- How big does a Rouen Duck get?
- males about 9 lb, females about 8 lb.
- What is the Rouen Duck temperament like?
- Typically calm, docile.
- Is the Rouen Duck cold-hardy?
- Cold hardiness: Good.
- Can the Rouen Duck handle heat?
- Heat tolerance: Good.
- What is a Rouen Duck good for?
- Kept mainly for meat.
- Does the Rouen Duck go broody?
- This breed goes broody sometimes.
- Where does the Rouen Duck originate from?
- The Rouen Duck originates from France.
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