List of poultry breeds/Indian Runner

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The Indian Runner is unique in the sense that it runs instead of waddling

Overview

Easily excitable the Indian Runner can however easily be trained. The bird is an exceptional egg layer (over 300 eggs a year) and can produce enough meat for up to two people. The Indian Runner has great posture and are great for all poultry keepers, however, as this particular bird is prone to parasites it is necessary to ensure that they receive adequate medication. What sets the Indian Runner apart from other ducks is that it runs instead of waddling. The Indian Runners very upright posture allows them to forage efficiently in rice fields. This breed is particularly popular in Australia where over 4 distinct varieties are bred

Classification

Light

Appearance

Fawn, white and pencilled

Weight

Egg colour

Blue-green to white

See Also

• General tips for small scale poultry production
• General tips for small scale poultry production
• Keeping Chickens - An Australian Guide (book)
• Show Poultry Handbook for schools
• Duck

External Links

• Burke's Backyard - Fact Sheet
• Oklahoma State University Department of Animal Sciences