Well I'm happy to hear you do let her outside. Ducks need sunshine as well as we do. and newspaper doens't make for very good laying material. she needs pine shaving which you can get a tractor Supply or some use straw. I hope you can find a coop soon.She always lives in the purple cage. And she always has since we got her. Do i need a coop or a softer cage for her.I've been checking on the internet and ebay for a coop but their really expensive. We always let her out in the garden at 11 til 7. And inside the cage we put newspaper, should we put something softer? Many thanks)