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Rouen Clair duck, female Rouen ducks featured in Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management in 1861. The Rouen is a heavyweight breed of domesticated duck. [1] Rouens are raised primarily for meat, exhibition, [2] or as general purpose ducks. Since they are not prolific egg layers, Rouen ducks are most commonly bred for their meat. [2]
The breed arose from interbreeding between domestic ducks and migratory wild ducks. Beginning in the 18th century the ducks were raised in large numbers at the household level within the meander of the Seine between Duclair and Anneville-Ambourville, sold at the weekly market in Duclair, and marketed in Paris and Rouen. [5]
Wood. With big fluffy plumes on the tops of their heads, Wood ducks are distinct among many other breeds. But what really sets these birds apart is the unique profile of the female duck, which ...
This is a list of the breeds of domestic duck which have official recognition at national or international level. [1] ... Rouen Clair duck. Rouen duck [2] [3] S.
Duck mom replied, "Bantam ducks can fly very well! A lot of the standard size breeds cannot fly as well due to size." This made me wonder if there are any ducks that cannot or do not fly.
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This is a list of duck breeds. For information about duck in general, see ducks ... Rouen duck; S. Saxony duck; Shetland duck; Silver Appleyard; Silver Bantam ...