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This breed
originated in India, was introduces into England as early perhaps as 1830,
but was little known in the United States prior to 1900. The Indian Runner
produces a small to medium size carcass, but one of good quality. The Runner ducks are the Leghorns of the duck family. They are prolific layers. Three hundred egg Indian Runner ducks were described and illustrated in the poultry press of 1912 to 14, and preceded the future for 300 egg hens which came later. In England, duck egg laying contests are carried on. There are three varieties of Indian Runners, the Fawn and White, the White, and the Penciled. The desired weights are: Adult drake, 4 1/2 lbs.; adult duck, 4 lbs.; young drake, 4 lbs.; young duck, 3 1/2 lbs.
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