MotherToMoose
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- Oct 19, 2016
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Hey everyone! I'm new to ducks and chickens, I've never owned either before. However, I'm interested in getting a few Indian Runner Ducklings.
I haven't found anyone local with runners so I will most likely have to have them shipped to me. So I'd like to know:
1. Have you ever had ducklings shipped to you? If so, from where?
Me and my grandma were thinking about ordering some together since we both want some as pets. BUT we don't want too many so we will probably settle on about four (two for her, two for me).
2. Is it worth it to ship just four ducklings?
3. To be sure the ducklings survive, should I order more and then try and find homes for the extras?
Ok, now that I've got that out of the way, I'm still trying to learn everything I can about caring for ducks and specifics about the breed...
4. In your opinion, do Runners make good pets?
5. What are some common health issues I should look out for?
That's all the questions I can think of for now, but I'll add more if I think of some. Thank you to anyone that can provide answers for me!
Runners make amazing pets! I have one inside one (I know frowned upon) but I found her in my back yard. She runs around my house absolutely like a puppy. If she sees my dog gets so excited so runs full speed to her, and if someone comes to the door she gets so excited (like a dog) she runs to greet whoever it is. Honestly such a cool pet. Plus my runner has been laying an egg a day and my boyfriend grandmother is absolutely loving having fresh duck eggs again.