Fawn and White Runner Ducks

As they are light in weight, there is also less chance of them trampling the vegetation in your garden or yard. Because of the high egg production of the native ducks, duck eggs are used in a variety of ways in Southeast Asia. Not only do they replace the typical chicken egg but duck eggs are made into two unique products, the balut (a partially incubated duck egg) and the salted egg (fresh eggs put in a salt solution or salt mud until the salt has permeated the entire egg). Due to the emphasis in coloration over the past 80 years in the breeding programs in England and the United States, the Runners no longer excel at egg production. They are very average at this point.

Why are they called Indian Runners? Tradition has it the ducks were first imported into England in the 1850s and were named Indians as the ship had proceeded from India and had traded with the "Indies". It wasn't until 1909 that the importing family acknowledged that they came from Southeast Asia - not India. But by then the name had stuck and the breed was extremely popular throughout the country. Until the Khaki Campbell was bred, Runners were by far the most productive egg laying ducks. Prior to the turn of the century there were many egg trials in England where representatives of different breeds and farmers were put on a common site and their egg production monitored and compared.

The first Runners imported into England were either Fawn, Fawn-and-White, or White in color. The first records of them being in an exhibition were in 1877 at the Dumfries Show in Scotland. In 1898 they were admitted into the American Standard Registry. The Black, Blue and Chocolate were not admitted until 1977. Though the Black and Chocolate breed true, the Blue do not as only 50% of their progeny are Blue. So that we produce 100% Blue colored birds, we have two pens of breeders. One pen has Black Runner males on Silver females. The other pen has Silver males on Black females. For more information on producing the blue color in poultry and our breeding program, see our page on Blue Swedish Ducks .

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Customer Reviews of Fawn and White Runner Ducks

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October 8, 2020 | Runner Ducks!

These little runner ducks are the best little egg layers I think I've ever seen. They definitely lay better through the cold months here in New England than my chickens do. And they're comical to watch, too!

December 28, 2020 | Review

Mine 2 girls are 3 weeks today and growing rapidly compared to ducks bought at local feed stores. They are also extremely friendly and follow me in the yard which blows me away! I will only order from Metzer from here on out!

April 27, 2021 | JUNIPER!

The sweetest and most friendly duckling! Snuggly and calm + super healthy. Can’t wait to see how she grows. Thank you Metzer Farms!

May 5, 2022 | I love these birds!

I got my "Dixie Chicks" in March. They are hilarious. Martie, is the bossy one. She chases my dogs around and when they were in the house she would chase the cats around. They are definitely the leaders of my flock and the loudest.

December 29, 2022 | Best ducklings in the world

Love them thank you guys for quickly answering my questions and being respectful and professional

April 3, 2023 | great little birds

These ducks are so friendly and calm I ordered them and they shipped Tuesday and arrived Thursday. great everything

April 6, 2023 | Friendly Little Duckies

Arrived in perfect condition after their 3000 mile journey across the country. Thank you so much!!

April 20, 2023 | Runner ducks

My 6 Runner Ducks came perfect, two days shipping from across the states. They were all healthy and happy chirping away. They are currently 4 weeks old and its amazing how fast they grow. As a first time Duck owner I can say I am impressed and have already placed a second order for more Runners in different colors. I spoil my ducklings and they follow me and my husband around the yard. I am very pleased with Metzer and am excited to grow my flock!

May 13, 2023 | Runner ducks

The ducklings came in perfect shape and we have not lost one. I am very excited to see how they work out around the house.

May 25, 2023 | Best Ducks on Earth

Probably the sweetest, funniest, friendliest creatures I've ever laid eyes on. We have two 20-week-old Fawn & Whites, Brigette and Phoebe, who came our way from Metzer farms back in January. They arrived healthy and criminally adorable. I don't think I've ever been more in love with anything: cats, dogs, significant others, family members. Nothing holds a candle to these Runners. Absolutely hilarious, excitable, amiable little ducks, they share a coop with 6 much larger Pekins, from whom they take 0 nonsense. If you love ducks but haven't experienced Runners, then stop reading reviews and start making plans. The only regret you'll have is not getting enough.

May 30, 2023 | Why did I wait so long?

Our ducklings are 30 days old, arrived in perfect condition, and have grown so fast! These 6 young ladies will not be our last!

June 7, 2023 | Fantastic!

I was thrilled with how quickly my ducklings shipped, they arrived in perfect condition, and were eating and drinking right away. Great experience, will definitely order from this hatchery again!

August 5, 2023 | Cutest Friend

Our Fawn White Runner was named Latte. She, unfortunately, passed away today, but the past 4 months with her were pretty great. She was super friendly and would follow us around for treats and "talk" to us. She got along well with the rest of our flock as she was the bossiest even though she was the smallest of the mixed group. She was a really good duck.

August 19, 2023 | fawn ducks

Arrived healthy and on time. very pleased with Metzer farms! thank you

August 29, 2023 | We couldn't be happier with our girls!

We received our 3 girls at the end of March, and we got our first egg yesterday (and 2 more today!). They have been a wonderful addition to our family and are a joy to take care of. While they are aloof, they love to eat treats straight out of our hands and are curious to see what we are up to whenever we are in the yard with them. They also like to follow our cats around! They require very little maintenance beyond a clean space and water to splash around in. They've been healthy and resilient since the day they arrived. I would certainly recommend ducks from Metzer Farms to anyone looking!

October 7, 2023 | Runners

We ordered three of these babies! We love them!!!! We had the best time as babies and they loved us holding them and always following. Once adding them to my coop with a kakhi Campbell and another duck they joined and they grew up so fast! They are the best ducks! Will buy again with this farm 1000%

December 21, 2023 | December ducklings

I'm in love with him and his little girlfriends. Arrived healthy, active, and ready to go , in the middle of December. Very happy with them.