Fawn & White Runner

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About Fawn & White Runner Ducks The line of runner type ducks dates back as far as 2000 years ago in Indo, China. They are native to Malaysia and arrived in the United Kingdom around 1850 by way of a ship’s captain. The Fawn & White…

Day Old Female$14.25
Day Old Male$10.07
Day Old Not Sexed$10.40
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About Fawn & White Runner Ducks

The line of runner type ducks dates back as far as 2000 years ago in Indo, China. They are native to Malaysia and arrived in the United Kingdom around 1850 by way of a ship’s captain. The Fawn & White runner duck was admitted into the American Standard of Perfection in 1898.

The Indian Runner duck is an excellent alternative to pesticides because of their extremely active instinct to forage for snails, slugs, insects, etc. This would be a great duck for the farmer or small gardener who would like to grow organic food. The Indian Runner duck was originally used by farmers in parts of Asia to consume pests in the rice fields.

The Indian Runner Duck is a favorite breed of many people and the most popular color of duck. The noted feature of the Fawn & White runner duck is its long and sleek body with an upright carriage. These ducks are very active and skittish from birth. These runner ducks do not waddle; they run and are not capable of prolonged flight. They are a very good egg-laying variety that can produce around 250 eggs per year. It is a lightweight duck that matures at about 4 -4 1/2 lbs for the drake and 3 1/2 – 4 lbs for the hen duck. Fawn & White Runner ducks have a very strong flock instinct which can make for an entertaining yet sensitive pet. 

Duck Facts:

  • Female Weight: 3 1/2 lbs
  • Male Weight: 4 1/2 lbs
  • Egg Production: 200-250 Per Year
  • Personality: Skittish
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Flying Capability: None 

 

Live Duckling Guarantee:

We guarantee your ordered number of birds arrive healthy and true to breed. Please contact us immediately should any losses or variances to your order occur, this guarantee is only for the safe and live delivery of your poultry. Any loss must be reported to Chickens for Backyards within 3 days of receipt for any adjustment to be made. Reshipments are subject to availability and minimum shipping requirements.  If eligible, we will reship only once. Reimbursements are limited to the cost of the birds and will not include shipping charges.

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