Indian Runner

Fun and Fanciful

Making People Laugh

Great Egg Layers

One of the most interesting and loved ducks. They have often been described as penguin ducks because of their upright stature when walking. They are excellent swimmers but do not need a pond. And in fact, it can be somewhat dangerous in breeding season as the males are aggressive and almost drown them when breeding. They are excellent forager requiring very little food to be healthy. Not great mothers, so if you want the ducklings to survive, scoop them up as quick as possible and into a secure protected area. They come in more colours than any other domestic duck.

Egg Sizes:

208 per year approx

Small

Young

Med

Growing

Jumbo

Grown

Egg Colours:

Varies per bird
White

Common

Blue

Common

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Deeper Details

Egg Production

300 jumbo eggs, white and blue

Temperament

Gentle but can be noisy.

Backyard Behaviour

Travel in groups, gentle and fun to have in the yard.

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