Buyer question
Are Indian Runner duck poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Indian Runner duck poultry 4 out of 5 for beginners (good starter duck).
Source: the Indian Runner duck poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Indian Runner duck poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Indian Runners come from Southeast Asia and stand upright like penguins, running instead of waddling. They are good layers and foragers, and their herding instinct makes them popular for training herding dogs.
- Best fit
- Foragers, gardens
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
Runners are active and nervous and need space. They can be flighty with handling.