Indian Runners in my opinion are great ducks. They're the only breed I raise and my favorite. They are quiet unless they feel threatened, naturally flightless, great egg layers. Average hen laying 300 eggs a year. Some people that are allergic to chicken eggs can have duck eggs, duck eggs are also really creamy since they're really nutrient rich. Indian Runners have 8 colors recognized by the American Poultry Association. They are: Fawn & White, Buff, Chocolate, White, Blue, Black, Gray (mallard color), and Penciled. They're the only duck that can run which helps with little kids chasing them they can run enough to try and keep away if needed. My ducks will run if you chase but can be picked up if walked to or called to come. They know their names and are trained like dogs. Also Runner ducks can stand straight up. Indian Runners have been used for eggs, pest control in fields, and used to train herding dogs since they can run. This is why I like the Runner ducks.
