to be or not to be? (indian runners)

[animalloverabh]

right, so i was planning to get some runners, but what makes this breed such a good duck......ive never had runners before so any advice about runners? do they like mud?
do they dig the garden up? do they like a pond or a kiddie pool? do they need anything special for runners? sorry to make yoou play 20 q lol but im realy exsited!

 

[duckyfromoz]

They come in so many different colours- and are very pretty. The upright stance they have makes them look very interesting. They are great egg layers.

Mine do tend to dig up the lawn around where the pool is- and make a mess in any mud... But I wouldnt change anything about them..they are absolutely gorgeous ducks.

 

[fisharescary]

I love their funny looks. They're great egg layers, superior foragers (good for garden, duck health, and your wallet!) and on the smaller side, so you can justify getting more of them (yet not as noisy as the smaller Calls)!

 

[jjrabbit2]

I only bought one and I am wishing I bought more. I got the fawn white runner! So cute and entertaining. She is 8 weeks old now! Loves the water and mud! Not skidish like I thought either. She was raised with 6 chicks and 5 other ducks (Blue Swedish, Khaki cambell and rouen).

 

[tia]

I love the way they look. I think they are also very sweet. They are funny and entertaining. It is hard to resist all of that cuteness. : )

 

[L0rraine]

Is this a little blue? He's awfully cute.

 

[chick4chicks]

I vote yes, get some indian runner ducklings.

 

[animalloverabh]

ok so i am going to get runners after all..but 1 more question,do i get 1 day olds or week olds or what?

 

[WadeMD]

All ducks I've ever seen will turn a wet spot in the yard into a mudhole! They enjoy digging down through the grass and eating anything they can find (and mouthing everything else too).

 

[schellie69]

Where can you get the Indian runners???