Rouen duck Rouen Foncé (dark) as opposed to Rouen Clair, which are lighter in colour. In 1850 the first Rouens were introduced to the United States by D. W. Lincoln of Worcester, Massachusetts, and used as general farm ducks until becoming popular as show birds. They were included in the "Standard of Perfection" of the American Poultry Association in 1874 and since then have won many titles, often having the most entries in the heavyweight class and doing well in competition with other breeds. Rouen duck The Rouen is a heavyweight breed of domesticated duck raised primarily for decoration, exhibition or as
Nicasius of Rouen the Epte in Gasny before reaching Rouen. He was believed to have been buried in Gasny. Saint Mellon, possibly the next bishop, is traditionally said to be a disciple of Nicasius. Nicasius is a saint, listed in the Roman Martyrology on 11 October, his feast day. He is represented in art as a cephalophore, referring to his martyrdom, and as a bishop. Nicasius of Rouen Saint Nicasius of Rouen (; d. perhaps 260), often known as the Apostle of the Vexin, was a 3rd-century saint and martyr in Gaul. He is sometimes considered the first Bishop of Rouen, although probably