Indian Runner Ducks are often referred to as the "penguin duck" for a very good reason indeed - they stand up and they run unlike any other duck you will ever see. To watch a group of these creatures running will make you laugh as they can be a funny bunch. With their amazing, unique personalities they can provide hours of endless fun and fascination for everyone. They really do have a way of bringing a certain calm and 'otherness' that is almost unexplainable. While the idea of having a runner duck can seem very interesting, you must remember that runner ducks do become extremely attached to their human caregivers and it is a decision you shouldn't take lightly because it is truly is a lifelong commitment. This book takes you through all the essentials of having a runner duck at home. This book will inform you about the right breeding and keeping conditions to ensure that you have a healthy flock in your backyard. There are also several health considerations with ducks that I have discussed in detail in this book. My ducks make me laugh, every day. They are so funny, the way they walk and behave. I hope yours will make you laugh too! Topics covered: - The basics - Diet - Training - Pros and cons - Buying - Housing - Feeding - Interacting - Breeding - Eggs - Health ....and much more

Have you considered rearing ducks but have been unable to do that because you don't have the right information on how to go about it? Well, if you've not yet settled on any particular duck, then you should probably try Indian Runner Ducks and you'll never regret it. Whether you are a beginner or you already have some prior experience in keeping ducks, you will have to know how to raise strong and healthy ducks. So many people often give up on ducks before they can even succeed, especially after discovering that rearing ducks is different from chickens. When you read this book, you will learn all you need to know about caring for Indian Runner Ducks to ensure that they are happy, healthy companions. Of course, you may not compare them to a lap dog or a cat but they are affectionate in their own quirky way, can be easily trained and are a pure delight to have around. In many ways, the Indian Runner Duck is the perfect farm or backyard pet. If you want to start a journey that you won't quit, this book will help you to do just that. It will guide you through the entire process in detail so that you know what to do at what time when raising the ducks. If you follow the steps as they are explained, then there would be no reason for failure in your journey. Included in this book: Breeding Care Characteristics Common health problems Daily care Eggs Feeding Handling Hatching Health History Housing One or more? Personality Pros and cons Sexual behaviour The right environment What to know before you buy ........and much more!

Yoder's book offers a detailed and practical guide to raising Indian Runner ducks, a popular breed known for their ability to lay large quantities of eggs. Drawing on his own experience as a duck farmer, he covers everything from breeding and feeding to housing and health care. A must-read for anyone interested in sustainable poultry farming. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This special re-print edition of Levi Yoder's "Natural and Artificial Indian Runner Duck Culture" contains all the basics on raising Runner Ducks for pleasure, for eggs or for meat purposes. Written in 1910, this classic publication on Runner Ducks contains all the basics on raising Runner Ducks from hatching eggs. Included are details on the use of incubators, raising ducklings in a brooder, how to feed and care for ducklings, how to feed ducks for egg production, feeding ducklings for meat purposes, and housing ducks. Mr. Yoder's book also discusses the history of the Runner Duck and how he raises and breeds them. Also included was Mr. Yoder's duck and poultry catalog, which also includes some basic information on several breeds of poultry including Minorcas, Rhode Island Reds and also the Belgian Hare Rabbits which he raised. Lavishly illustrated. One of the only books ever written on Runner Ducks. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

The American Pekin Duck accounts for 90% of the commercially reared ducks in the United States of America. These ducks are known for their prolific egg laying abilities, laying close to 200 eggs in each season. The American Pekin Duck also produces the tastiest duck meat. Since these ducks grow fast in numbers, they are preferred by most people who rear ducks solely for commercial purposes. There is another side to these beautiful ducks. They are extremely beautiful with their creamy white and fluffy plumage. Because of their calm and peaceful nature, they also make great pets. Pekin Ducks are really friendly are known to follow their owners all around the house. They are even good companions as they love to cuddle and stay close to their owners. If you plan to bring home a American Pekin Duck, there are several things that you must keep in mind as these birds are very different from regular pets. The maintenance of ducks is important and must be given a lot of care as ducks are easily infected. These infections are also very hazardous to human health. To make sure that your flock is healthy and to also safeguard the health of your family, you must take all the necessary measures to make your home a good environment for ducks. This book takes you through all the details of duck care. This book is your one stop solution for all the queries that you may have about the health, care and even behavior of your American Pekin Duck. This book also gives you tips on making your American Pekin Duck a great investment. The author, Roland Ruthersdale, is a duck lover and duck keeper.

Indian Runner ducks boast one of the most distinctive body styles in the entire duck world. Members of this breed actually look a lot more like penguins or feathered bowling pins at first glance than either domesticated or wild ducks. But, unlike penguins, they do not waddle and can actually run rather quickly. When Indian Runner ducks were first imported to the United States they were often referred to as "Penguin Ducks." Ducks of this breed are raised almost exclusively for their egg and not their meat production. Like most domesticated duck breeds the Indian Runner duck cannot fly. This is a complete and easy-to-read resource for anyone passionate about keeping Indian Runner Ducks as pets. In an easy-to-read fashion this book will answer all your questions, including those you never knew you had.