Buyer question
How long do Indian Runner duck poultry live?
Our Animal Library gives the Indian Runner duck poultry a lifespan of 8–12 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Best fit
- Foragers, gardens
What to weigh
Runners are active and nervous and need space. They can be flighty with handling.