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You have all convinced me to keep them locked up at night and take the food and water out of their house. I will sleep better knowing they are safer. I have become very attached to the ducks!
The water issue and wet hay constantly was driving me nuts anyway. I just didn't want them going hungry, thirsty or getting too cold. Hopefully they will just eat enough before bedtime to last them.
I have 2 latches on the door to their house. Not sure what you would call them. They are a straight pin with a loop of metal that attaches over the other end after you slide it through the latch hole. They can be difficult for me to open, so hopefully will deter a raccoon. There is a slide bolt latch on the door to the run, but I am hoping a raccoon doesn't get in that way anyways, or my chickens would be in danger first.
Thanks for all the advice!!
The water issue and wet hay constantly was driving me nuts anyway. I just didn't want them going hungry, thirsty or getting too cold. Hopefully they will just eat enough before bedtime to last them.
I have 2 latches on the door to their house. Not sure what you would call them. They are a straight pin with a loop of metal that attaches over the other end after you slide it through the latch hole. They can be difficult for me to open, so hopefully will deter a raccoon. There is a slide bolt latch on the door to the run, but I am hoping a raccoon doesn't get in that way anyways, or my chickens would be in danger first.
Thanks for all the advice!!
