About Rouen Ducks

Rouens are probably the second most popular breed in North America. They are very beautiful and closely resemble wild Mallards in coloration. The original breed was developed in the Normandy area of France and was given the name Rouen after the city of Rouen. They are second to only Pekins and Muscovy in size and are very calm. Some people call Rouens Mallards but that is incorrect as Mallards fly quite easily and Rouens do not. A Rouen is at least three times the weight of a Mallard.

There are two types of Rouen, the show type and the non-show type. We have the non-show type Rouen ducks. The non-show Rouens are good foragers and can produce fine quantities of fertile eggs. The show type Rouens were developed in England and are larger and have a deep keel (a fold of skin that runs from the base of their neck down their abdomen that almost drags on the ground). In addition, the show type Rouen do not lay nearly as many eggs and are less active and fertile.

 

About Your Ship Date:

We will email a ship date to you within 5 days of placing your order.  Your hatchlings will arrive 1 to 3 days after that ship date. You should receive a phone call from your local post office upon delivery and we recommend you pick them up immediately upon notification. 

Please note: the requested month to ship is subject to change based on availability.

Live Duckling Guarantee

 We guarantee 100% live and healthy ducklings upon delivery. We will replace or refund once for any losses that occur within 48 hours from the time of arrival. Please notify us with this time period to receive compensation. Our guarantee will not exceed the original purchase price.

Cancellations & Changes

A miniumum of two weeks notice prior to your ship date must be given to cancel or change a live duckling order.

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