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Fawn and White Runner ducks have been used for hundreds
of years in rice paddies and fields to clean scattered
grain, snails, and insects. Herders used a bamboo
pole with a cloth strip attached to one end to steer them
into the fields. Their unique upright stance enables them
to move much quicker than most other breeds of ducks.
Runner ducks are productive layers and can lay 200
white, chicken-sized eggs per year.
* Available Straight Run Only.
Weight (pullets): 3.5 lbs
Weight (males): 4 lbs
Eggs: White
Egg Production: Good
Hardiness: All Weather
Disposition: Active
Availability: Feb-Oct
Minimum Total Duckling Order: 15 Ducklings (Minimum 5 per breed)*
* Although we offer this breed and others in groups of 5, we require a minimum order of 15 ducklings from 1 breed or a combination of 3 breeds max (see "Small Order Specials" department to order fewer than 15 ducklings).
Shipping Method: "CHICK SHIPPING" is the required shipping method to choose at checkout for all live chicks/ducklings orders.
Notification: Provide your preferred email address at checkout to enable notification of your ducklings ship date.
Additional Information: Please refer to FAQ "LIVE CHICKS" for additional chick shipping information.
Ducks have a tendency to dehydrate during shipping. We recommend the following upon arrival: (1)Provide an abundance of fresh sugar water in shallow water founts, with the water no more than 1/2 inch deep. (2)After about 10-15 minutes, when all the ducklings have had an opportunity to drink, remove all of the water. (3)After 10-15 minutes, without water, return the water and repeat this process 1 or 2 more times and do not let them ever run out of water. Our experience has shown that this process reduces the incidence of water logging, which is the main cause of early duckling mortality.
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