Indian runner ducks
Indian racing ducks have one of the most unique body types in the world.
At first glance, these members look more like penguins or feathered keels than domestic animals or wild ducks. But, unlike penguins, they do not sail and can run very fast.
These attractive ducks live for about eight to 12 years, on average, when kept in the country. In the wild, Indian runner ducks live for only two years.
A type of Indian running duck
History of Indian Runner Duck
Indian racing ducks have been around for at least 200 years. In ancient Javanese temples, statues have been found that resemble the unique body shape of this type of duck. The rock carvings of Indochina temples date back about 2,000 years. Members of this type of duck migrated from their Indonesian islands to Europe in the 1800s. Indonesian duck farming is common in the region, with thousands of Indian ducks roaming the area. is. Some of the earliest known places for Indian racing ducks include India and Bali.
It is not unusual for one duck breeder to keep a flock of 1,000 Indian runners. To transport the big ducks to the market, the keeper gathered them from a distance and walked with them. During the journey, the Indian ducks run and find food to eat along the road and especially in the rice fields they pass. Wise shepherds diligently scout the trail, making sure to find eggs that can be sold when they reach the market.
Depending on the shepherd's remote location, the journey to market can take up to six months. Only India's toughest racing ducks survive.
This ancestral species may have helped create a durable, disease-resistant species that is still loved by its keepers today. herds of Indian sheep and goats running in the fields
Physical characteristics of an Indian runner
These ducks are upright - like penguins.
The body of the Indian runner duck has a cylindrical shape. The legs of this duck are placed further back on the body than any other type of duck. Their body shape and footwork make these ducks run and not just run fast. The skull of Indian racing ducks is wedge-shaped. Their mouths are very straight and their eyes are high on their heads. Indian duck ducks are more compact than some other common duck breeds.
Indian racers stand about 20 to 26 inches from the tip of their tail to their crown. An adult drake (male) weighs about three and a half to over five pounds, on average.
Adult female Indian ducks usually weigh more than three pounds and more than four pounds. This group has more colors than any other domestic duck species. The most popular Indian running colors are chocolate, black, white, blue, brown, dark brown, and shades of green. Indian runners eat food
Indian duck meat production runs high
Indian racing ducks are considered a "light class" type of domestic duck. Although they are small for a traditional meat bird, the meat and bone size are high and the meat is often considered as good tasting which some believe is similar to wild duck. There is usually less fat in Indian runner ducks. A mature hen or male should have enough meat for two people. Indian Runner Duck Egg Production
Hens (females) of this type usually lay between 300 and 350 eggs per year, on average.
The eggs laid by Indian hens come in shades of white and blue. Chickens of this type lay large eggs that weigh about 2.8 to 3 ounces, on average.
A hen lays regularly for about four to five years before the size, but not necessarily the quality of the eggs decreases. Indian racing ducks do not like to be in water or at least rain when breeding like many other breeds. This can be a big plus for chickens because of the gentle way drakes carry the hen to the pond - almost drowning her in the process. Indian chickens are often very difficult to breed. They are one of the few species of ducks that want to make a nest and lay their eggs there. But, if you want the ducklings to live once they hatch, clean them quickly and put them in the brooder. These hens rarely develop maternal instincts and feel that their work is done as soon as the ducklings hatch.
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