Indian Runner Duck

Trout (no blue gene)

Trout

Apricot trout (two blue genes)

Blue trout (one blue gene)

Trout

Blue Trout

Apricot Trout

I keep and breed Trout Indian Runner ducks. They are pure bred and the initial unrelated stock was obtained as adults from experienced breeders. Amongst other awards obtained at the British Waterfowl Association Exhibitions in recent years by birds in this group a female was awarded 2nd in her year of hatch (2009) then Best of Colour in 2010.

"Trout" is a colour genotype that is wild colour (mallard) except for light phase. I also have a few Apricot Trout, Chocolate and Fawn & White colours.

For information on waterfowl standards and colour breeding please see the contacts page for a list of books and club websites.

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On top of the Mendip's we do not have a natural supply of water. The ducks have trays of water and large plastic dog beds with step in sides. Often just stretching over the highest side to dip their bills in but occasionally enjoying a good dip and splash.

Ducklings are hatched in incubators indoors or preferably under broodies if available at the time. Then given as much space as possible to exercise and introduced as soon as possible to free range. However they must have overhead protection from the predatory birds that we get here.

This page is a brief introduction to our ducks for further information or photographs please don't hesitate to enquire. Also see the contacts page for Rouen & Cayuga.

Young Trout Runners. The 2 sexes are now very clear to tell apart. The ducks have an orange beak and the drakes are yellow-green. Also note the distinct feather markings. These are the immature feathers that I think are beautiful. The mature feathers including a green head on the drake will start to come through in a few weeks time.