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Ducks

Fawn and White Runner Duck

White eggsDocile, ActiveCold hardyHeat hardy
180Eggs / year
In brief

Large white eggs, 4-5 lbs. at maturity, and a docile, active temperament.

Breed specifications

Fawn and White Runner Duck at a glance

Temperament
Docile, Active
Weight
4-5 lbs.
Eggs per year
180
Egg size
Large
Egg color
White
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

The Fawn & White (Indian) Runner was originally bred in Southeast Asia for high egg production and excellent mobility. Flocks of ducks are herded daily from field to field, eating waste rice, weed seeds, insects, slugs, and other bugs. They are then put in a bamboo pen at night, where they lay their eggs and are released the following morning to clean other fields. You will not find a better foraging duck than the Runner. They are lightweight, so there is less chance of them trampling the vegetation in your garden or yard. Runners are the most energetic ducks and will forage most of the day. They are rarely broody and are hardy in all climates. Production: 180 Large White Eggs/Year Temperament: Docile, Active Mature Weight: 4-5 lbs. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Broodiness: Rarely

More about Runner Ducks

Common questions

Fawn and White Runner Duck questions, answered

How many eggs does a Fawn and White Runner Duck lay?

About 180 large white eggs per year.

How big do Fawn and White Runner Ducks get?

Fawn and White Runner Ducks weigh 4-5 lbs. at maturity.

What is a Fawn and White Runner Duck's temperament?

Docile, Active.

Is the Fawn and White Runner Duck cold and heat hardy?

The Fawn and White Runner Duck is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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