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See the "Varieties" section for the different kinds.
Indian Runner
Runner-ducks
A pair of Penciled Runners.
Information
Origin Indonesia
Class Lightweight
Egg Production 150-300 per year
Weight Drakes 4.5 lbs
Ducks 4.0 lbs
Status Common


The Indian Runner is a breed of domestic duck originated in Southeast Asia, whom are also descendants of the herding ducks raised in the region for thousands of years.[1] Unique because of their appearance and high egg production, they are quite popular as exhibition and pets.

Descripton[]

Of all domestic breeds, the Indian Runner departs furthest from its Mallard ancestors and is depicted as being a "wine bottle with a head and legs" [2]. When relaxed and strolling about, body carriage tends to be 45-75 degrees above horizontal- when frightened or alert, they will stand near-perpendicular.

In contrast to most other breeds, Indian Runners do not really waddle as they have a smooth running gait.

Varieties (standardized)[]

Non-standardized [3][]

  • Fairy Fawn
  • Blue Fairy Fawn
  • Golden
  • Saxony
  • Blue Fawn
  • Pastel
  • Trout
  • Dusky
  • Khaki
  • Cinnamon
  • Silver
  • Lilac
  • Blue-Brown Penciled
  • Blue Fawn Penciled
  • Emery Penciled
  • Porcelain Penciled
  • Splash

More varieties continue to be developed!

Gallery[]

See also[]

Sources and references[]

  1. Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks pg. 47, "Runners"
  2. "Proper Runner type is often described as a wine bottle with a head and legs..." Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks pg. 49
  3. Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks pg. 50, "Varieties"