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Rouen duck
The Rouen is a heavyweight breed of domesticated duck raised primarily for decoration or as general purpose ducks, since they are not prolific egg layers. The breed originated in France sometime before the 19th century.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouen_duck
Canard de Rouen
Le canard de Rouen est une race de canard élevé en Normandie depuis de longue années. Il est issu de la sélection du canard colvert en vue d'augmenter son poids. On distingue le Rouen clair du Rouen foncé, celui-ci étant issu de la sélection du premier par les éleveurs anglais.
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canard_de_Rouen
Did you know that Ottawa is the only capital city in the world with a working farm at its heart?
Stop by the
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 3J9
https://goo.gl/maps/WWkWR
to discover yet another way Ottawa is a unique, green city.
Located at the Central Experimental Farm across from the Rideau Canal, this museum offers a rural retreat from city life with the chance to enjoy all the sights and sounds of a true farm! On your visit you can:
- Have close-up encounters with your favourite farm animals, including alpacas, chickens, goats, horses, and more
- Explore the history of tractors—the most essential tool on the farm—and view models from all different time periods
- Hitch a ride on a horse-drawn Tally-Ho wagon
- Enjoy an ever-changing array of daily demonstrations.
Whether it is
*bread-making,
*cow-milking,
*or building crafts with children,
there is always something new to experience at the museum!
- Explore fascinating exhibitions at the learning centre
At the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum there are many scenic areas where you can walk around or relax with a picnic lunch.
Come enjoy life on the farm for a day—you are sure to leave with lots of great memories!
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