Indian Runner Duck - Video Clip

Indian Runner Duck - Video Clip

Will and Guy have tracked down a flock of ducks in India.  See how they waddle down the road and play 'follow my leader'.  They look like the Mallard duck that is common in England, Europe and North America, however they are almost certainly Indian Runner ducks.

1) The flock of Indian Runner ducks

These Indian Runner ducks have a distinctive upright stance, which allows them to run extremely fast. They are one of the best foragers of all the domestic ducks. Often used to train sheepdogs because of their speed and herding instinct, they appeared in the film 'Babe'. 

2) The flock seems to develop a group personality

They come in many colours, and are often nicknamed the 'Penguin' duck. The Indian Runner duck is a favourite among poultry lovers. They are native to the Indian sub-continent and Malaysia. The breed was probably first brought to Europe, to Cumbria, UK, by a sea captain in the middle of the 19th century.

3) The flock of ducks crosses the road into the field

3) Incredibly, there are two flock of ducks

All those ducks controlled by one girl. The picture shows her herding them as you would herd cattle in England.

The Indian Runner ducks are reputed to be quiet birds, although the sound on the video appears to dispute this claim. The video shows these Indian Runners at their best and is quite humorous.

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Close up of the Indian Runner Duck

It is an extraordinary and rather amusing looking duck; their feet are further back than those of normal ducks which means they tend have an erect attitude because of their centre of gravity being over the feet. This enables them to move very fast. They are excellent egg layers producing some 350 eggs in a year.

Funny Duck Story

Alan is driving a pick-up truck along the road with a flock of ducks in the back. He is stopped by a zealous police officer who informs Alan that he is speeding and then asks him where he's going with all the ducks. Alan replies that he is not sure what to do with them. The policeman tells him helpfully, 'Look, Marwell Zoo is not far from here and that's a good place as any to take them.' Alan thanks the police officer and drives off with his ducks.

The next day the officer again sees the same pick-up truck hurtling down the road. This time, though, all the ducks in the back are wearing sunglasses. The officer pulls Alan over again and growls, 'I thought I told you to take those ducks to the zoo.'

'I did,' responded Alan happily, 'but now they want to go to Southsea beach.'

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