Bali duck
The Bali is a crested, upright duck similar to the Indian Runner but a little heavier. It is rare in the UK.
The Bali is a pure-bred duck breed in the PCGB Light class. Its origin is given as Indonesia/Malaya (via 1925 import).
It is kept in light form. Recognised colours: Brown, Wild Mallard, White. Typical adult weights: drake about 2.3 kg and duck about 1.8 kg.
Expect roughly 140–200 eggs a year, with white/blue-green shells. It is mainly kept for eggs and for exhibition or as an ornamental bird.
Compiled from poultryclub.org, domestic-waterfowl.co.uk, poultrykeeper.com, en.wikipedia.org. See sources
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Identity
- Species
- Duck
- Type
- Pure breed
- PCGB class
- Light
- Origin
- Indonesia/Malaya (via 1925 import)
- Kept for
- Eggs, Exhibition or ornamental
History
In 1925, Miss Chisholm and Miss Davidson imported crested Runner-type ducks from Malaya. Chisholm named them after Bali, believing they came from there. The PCGB recognised the breed in 1930, and it appeared in the 1954 and 1982 British standards. Doubts arose over whether any originals survived, and stock was re-created in the 1980s–90s from Runner × Crested crosses.
Appearance
Upright, Runner-like and slightly heavier, with a small ball-shaped crest at the back of the head. Poultrykeeper says it stands more upright than a relaxed Runner.
Recognised colours
Brown, Wild Mallard, White
Size and weight
- Forms
- Light
- Drake
- 2.3 kg
- Duck
- 1.8 kg
Eggs
- Eggs a year
- 140–200
- Egg colour
- White/blue-green
- Notes
- Lays a fair number of eggs. Poultrykeeper lists it as a utility egg breed.
Temperament
- Keeping notes
- Treat it like a Runner: an active forager with room to run.
Hardiness
Not recorded yet.
Broodiness
Not recorded yet.
Flying
Not recorded yet.
Suitability
- Good to know
- The crest gene is thought to be lethal in a double dose, so outcrossing to plain-headed birds is advised.
Conservation status (RBST)
Not on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's priority list.
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