An Indian Runner duck named Forest (Run Forest, run!) waits for her dad to come out every morning for a very important reason - she needs him to let out her bestie, a turkey named Rhonda.

The Happy Chicken Coop shared, “When Indian Runner ducks were first imported to the United States they were often referred to as “Penguin Ducks.” They've got all kinds of names!

Brandi explains, ‘While every duck will snack on slugs and snails if given the chance, Khaki Campbell and Indian Runner ducks are known for being the best foragers.’ ...

But there the ducks were, in a tub under a heat lamp and everything. The family took two home that day: Jelly, a little runt, and Mooney, both Indian Runner ducks.

Since 1984, the vinters have kept a flock of hundreds of Indian Runner ducks, which paddle through the fields scarfing down snails. The ducks eat insects, too, but snails are the real bugaboo ...

That's right. Protecting this ten-acre vineyard is a waddling army of 200 Indian Runner Ducks who are more than happy to help James with his pest problem. JAMES: They love 'em.

After examining the bird, the staff at the center discovered it was not a wild duckling but a domestic Indian Runner Duck. These are breeds not found in the wild.