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THE PRACTICAL POULTRY KEEPER. 



INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS. These ducks have existed 

 round Cumberland nearly half a century, under the former 

 name of Penguin Ducks, from their very upright carriage ; 

 of late years their unusually active habits have given them 

 the above name, and their prolific laying has brought them 

 into notice and popularity. Instead of waddling, they 



Indian Runner Ducks. 



literally do " run " along the ground, and on any range will get 

 their own living. Their size is small, averaging about 4 Ib. 

 each ; their plumage very tight and close, and in pure birds 

 a sort of buff-fawn and white ; the bill, tapering from a 

 broad base, and straight on the top, not dished as in other 

 breeds. The neck is very long and fine. The head is 

 yellow when hatched, but gradually becomes green. 



These ducks are non-sitters, lay early, and often con- 

 stantly till moulting-time. They are hardy and easily reared, 



