Rouen Duck

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I have 7 Rouen ducks which I received May 26 . They were sr ducks and they all look like females, none of them have green colored heads.. Is it too early for the green coloring or do I have all females?
Males develop green head & colorful wings by about 15 wks of age. Until then, they all look like females.

When is a good time to butcher/process Rouens?
Rouens can be processed/dressed at 10-12 weeks, or 5-6 months when well feathered and mature.

How many egg per year do Rouen ducks lay, and are they good setters?
Rouen ducks lay between 140-180 eggs per year, and are "fair" setters.

What kind of winter protection do Rouen ducks require?
Rouen ducks need some type of shelter in the Winter to protect them from the elements. It does not need to be heated, but should be dry and draft free.

Can Rouen ducks fly?
They are typically too heavy to fly, but can jump and fly some.

Can ducks live in the same pen as chickens?
Ducks need to rinse out their bills and dunk their heads in water and will get the area wet and messy. Damp conditions are not healthy for chickens to live in. Therefore, we do not encourage housing ducks and chickens together.