rouen clair  ducks


HISTORY; Rouen Ducks ;
    The Rouen is visibly a giant Mallard duck marked with the same color pattern ,with drakes having green heads, white collars, claret breast and a blue patch on the wing,.They have large very deep bodies with the basic coloration of the Mallard ( watch bill colour and depth if buying). The Rouen was developed in France and was admitted to the American Standard in 1874 Also known as Le carnard de Rouen fonce' in France/Belgium . . another waddler
The Rouen Clair is referred to in early poultry books as the Duclair Duck (Lewis Wright 1880's and others). Again appearing in a variant of the common Mallard colouring bu a useful breed with reasonable laying and brooding abilities.Also known as Le carnard de Rouen clair' in France/Belgium


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Breeders

Mike & Sylvia Hatcher BERKSHIRE Tel.01488 636 014
hatcher579@btinternet.com

HICKS WATERFOWL WORLD OSWESTRY Tel 01691 655 635
 http://www.waterfowlworld.co.uk/  or  grahamhickss@hotmail.co.uk

Sandra Farrar, Shropshire            01588 650 390

Alan Kerr, Northern Ireland            01265 741 365


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