Today, as they are standardized in the U.S. and England, Calls feature short and deep bodies and heads which are high crowned, wide in skull, and a bill which is very short and very wide. Today, calls are bred in a number of colors with more color patterns being introduced all of the time. Even though they have not been selected for their calling ability for many generations, they retain a tendency to be noisy when excited. If you have neighbors in close proximity, Calls may not be the best choice of bantam duck for you. It has always been bred for it s beauty rather than for any utilitarian purpose.
Good specimens are solid black with a overlay of brilliant metallic green.
In bright sunshine, the effect can be stunning. The color , however is what really sets the East Indie apart and it is the color which is primarily responsible for the popularity which the breed presently enjoys. The Black East Indie female tends to be a more reliable setter than the average Call female which is an advantage for the small scale hobbyist who wishes to raise a few each year without the use of an incubator. They can be reached at PO Box 542, Connersville, In. 47331. A backyard set-up suitable for two matings of bantam ducks.