Advice needed regarding my pekins staying in the yard

[zinger]

I hope there is a duck pro that can help me out.

I have 2 beautiful pekins a little over a month old. Both are very sweet! Of course they have both imprinted on me.

My problem: They have a big yard for free ranging with lots of shade, grass, bugs, duck pool, duck feed and comfy spots to sleep. They love it....as long as I'm out there with them. When I go in the house they come to the door and raise loud heck to come in. I have no choice but to let them in because I don't want neighbors complaining about the noise. They waddle in right to their bathroom (where they sleep at night) and will stay in there quietly alone.

Sooooooo....why are they happy alone with each other in the bathroom but not outdoors?

Is there anything I can do to make them more comfortable alone outside? My plan was to build a nice pen for them to sleep in out there when they are a little older but I'm afraid they are going to want to stay in the bathroom.

The reason I got 2 of them was so they would have each other when I couldn't be with them.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

p.s. I've been reading here for a long time before signing up. I thank all the regulars that have given such great info here. Before my pekins I rescued 4 wild mallard ducklings to adults and thanks to this board it was a success!

 

[mommyofthreewithchicks]

I would say they are a bit young, and to keep sending them outside and they will get used to it.


I also need to disclaim that until this year I never brooded less than 4 ducklings. The two this spring are very attached to themselves and used to follow me like dogs but are now doing fine within the flock. I would ease them into the outside world... Keep playing with them (it is fun) and enjoying them! I would also build them the enclosure outside there will be a day when their poop will not be fun in the house!

 

[zinger]

I would say they are a bit young, and to keep sending them outside and they will get used to it.
I also need to disclaim that until this year I never brooded less than 4 ducklings. The two this spring are very attached to themselves and used to follow me like dogs but are now doing fine within the flock. I would ease them into the outside world... Keep playing with them (it is fun) and enjoying them! I would also build them the enclosure outside

there will be a day when their poop will not be fun in the house!

Thanks so much! I was hoping it was due to them being so young. I take them out every chance I get. Actually, I've been able to pull every weed since I've been out there so much so it's had it's advantages.

You are right, they are so fun to play with. They have wonderful personalities and love to be petted. The poo in the house got old long ago so I made them some temporary diapers for when they are just hanging out. They sat in front of the television for about half an hour yesterday! Spoiled much? hehe

Thanks again and hopefully as they age they will become more independent.