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Posted by Paul-the-other on 10:31:50 10/24/12
In Reply to: Help on sightings posted by Paul-the-other
For those asking about the odd ducks at the Hammock site they are Rouen. An exotic
The Rouen Duck is duck breed very similar to the popular Mallard Duck in its plumage, but the Rouen will grow to be much larger. Their colorful and familiar Mallard colored plumage makes them a quite popular duck breed for pets, show ducks, or simply to stock ones pond. This breed of duck is named after the town of Rouen in France. They have been raised in France as large and tame versions of the Mallard duck for hundreds of years, and the Rouen was first brought to the United States in 1850.
They grow slower than the Pekin, thus you will be able to enjoy the maturation process for a bit longer. Like Pekins, Rouen ducks are members of the heavy duck class. Unlike their smaller Mallard cousins, Rouen ducks are too large to fly. This makes them a more suitable pet duck, as you will not have to worry about clipping wings. The Rouen Duck is not known for its egg laying abilities, but it is a large bird that will produce a substantial amount of fowl meat if processed.
These ducks exhibit a quiet and calm temperament, making them an excellent choice for a home flock or as pets ducks. Rouens are very sociable and entertaining, and will certainly become excellent friends as you raise them.
This flock are all siblings and stick very close together when walking or swimming. They take no grief from the mottled ducks. And they also bully their way into the 50 some white ibis.
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