Indian Runner
Indian Runner Drake (Images courtesy of NEEPA)
Indian Runner
The Indian Runner is an excitable duck breed, however, they can easily be trained. This breed is an exceptional egg layer (over 300 eggs a year) and can produce enough meat for up to two people. The Indian Runner is great for all poultry keepers, however as this particular bird is prone to parasites it is necessary to ensure that they receive adequate medication. The Indian Runner is atypical to other duck breeds as it runs instead of waddling. The Indian Runner has a very upright posture which allows them to forage efficiently in rice fields. This breed is particularly popular in Australia where at least four distinct varieties are bred.
Classification
Light
Appearance
Fawn, white and pencilled
Weight
| Drake | 2.0 – 2.3 Kg |
| Duck | 1.6 – 2.0 Kg |
| Young Drake | 1.8 Kg |
| Young Duck | 1.6 Kg |
Egg colour
Blue-green to white
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