Runner ducks
Indian Runner ducks should be fed twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Ensure that their feed is fresh and contains essential nutrients for their health and growth. Adjust the feeding amount based on their size, age, and activity level.
ducks are warmblooded
I got day old Runner ducks back in July and by January of this year, they had started laying about an egg a day. I have 10 ducks and generally get between 7-10 eggs per day, so sometimes some of them do not lay every day. Good luck!@
For domestic ducks, there are three breeds that regularly come in the color black: Cayugas, East Indies Duck, and black Indian Runner ducks. Ducks are rarely black in the wild except for the Muscovy duck and surf scoter. Some ducks get very dark, such as the American black duck, but aren't really black.
The ducks vary in weight between 1.4 and 2.3 kg (3-4 ½ lbs). Their height (from crown to tail tip) ranges from 50 cm (20 inches) in small females to about 66 cm (26 inches) in the taller males. The eggs are often greenish-white in color, but these too vary.
Indian runner ducks can be fed a balanced diet consisting of commercial duck pellets, fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, and access to insects or worms. It's important to provide clean, fresh water for drinking and swimming as runner ducks are known for enjoying water activities. Supplement their diet with leafy greens and protein sources to ensure they get all the necessary nutrients.
Chickens are warm-blooded animals. They can regulate their body temperature internally, regardless of external temperature changes.
Indian Runner ducks typically reach their full growth size within 4-5 months. They can grow to be about 20-30 inches tall and weigh between 3.5-5.5 pounds depending on the gender.
if you mean setting then no, the don't sett(siting on there eggs to hatch them) on eggs very often, and if they do they might abandon the nest at anytime from a few days till days before hatching, apparently they are not good mothers, i have had them set but not raise them,( the eggs got eaten before hatch), if you want them for eggs then there good(200 eggs a year), just make sure you have a coop for them or keep them indoors till the lay there egg(usually in the morning), and they will lay eggs wherever they are when they have to, so if there free ranging you will have to go on an egg hunt, but if you have a pond then you might find alot of the eggs in the pond, at least that's what i fin with mine,
I have been told that apart from venting them which seems to need someone who knows what they are doing that ducks quack (from six weeks of age) and drakes squawk. Mine are only two weeks old so waiting to see how true that is. There are also differences in the bill when they are older and drakes of course are bigger - will come back to you when I have worked it all out out too!! :) I have runners too. This is what I have noticed. Drakes will have a very hoarse sounding quack and the ducks will have a loud normal quack. Also, the drakes will have a distinct curl on the tail feather. I haven't noticed any difference in their bills nor in their feet as one person told me. Venting is a bit of a challenge. I can't seem to keep my birds still enough to even try. I have a book that says the male organ will protrude a bit from the vent area after a second or two of checking whereas the female organ will stay kinda curled up inside the vent. Hope this extra helps. Good luck everyone.
Indian Runner ducks are generally hardy and can withstand cold temperatures, but they may need additional protection during harsh winter conditions. Providing adequate shelter, insulation, and access to fresh water that won't freeze is essential for their well-being during winter. Monitoring their health and behavior regularly can help ensure they are comfortable and safe.