Black Runner Ducks

All Runners were originally bred in Southeast Asia for high egg production and excellent mobility. There is evidence of their ancient ancestry from stone carvings in Java that are over 2000 years old. These ducks are still being used as they were then.

Description at 1 Day Old:

Black ducklings with soft dark down, often featuring subtle lighter markings on their chests and bellies.

Description at Maturity:

Tall, slender ducks with glossy black plumage, long upright necks, and a distinctive tall, penguin-like posture.

What color eggs do Black Runner Ducks lay, and how many a year?

Black Runner hens lay about 180 to 250 large white eggs a year. Many folks search for it as a Black Indian Runner or penguin duck.

When do Black Runner Duck hens start laying?

Runners usually start laying around 5 to 6 months old.

Can I order only female Black Runner Ducks?

Our ducks are straight run only, boxed as hatched, so you will get a mix of drakes and hens. You can tell them apart as they grow. Hens have a loud quack and drakes have a quieter, raspy voice, and grown drakes get a curled feather at the tip of the tail.

Are Black Runner Ducks cold hardy, and what is their temperament?

Yes. Runners are hardy in most climates. They are high-energy foragers that stand upright and run instead of waddle.

Do you ship Black Runner ducklings?

Yes. We ship by USPS to every state except Hawaii, and you pick your ship week in the cart from the weeks we are hatching this breed. Order minimums change by season, and your cart shows the current minimum before checkout. Every order is covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. If they don't arrive alive, call us within 48 hours and we will make it right. Count your chicks when you get them home.

What is the difference between Black, Blue, Silver, and Fawn and White Runner ducks?

Mostly color. All four are Indian Runners with the same upright build and strong egg laying.