Advice on Swedish ducks

[WVcountrygirl84]

I have two Black Swedish ducks. I let them out with my other ducks but in the evening I can’t get them back in. My other ducks go in their coop no problem but these two run all over and are very hard to catch. What can I do to get them in their coop? They are very fast!

 

[Jenbirdee]

This thread has lots of advice on how to train them to come into coop at night
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-back-to-barn-at-night.1598813/#post-27189898

 

[CoriM]

Can you train them and lure them with treats. When I bring out my container of meal worms my ducks come running no matter what they're doing.

 

[WVcountrygirl84]

Can you train them and lure them with treats. When I bring out my container of meal worms my ducks come running no matter what they're doing.

I have tried meal worms with my ducks and don’t seem to be a fan. But I know they love watermelon and peas. I may need to try it and hope it works. Thank you!

 

[CoriM]

Try peas for a couples weeks - once you have the habit established and they learn the routine of going in every night you'll probably be able to get them in without the peas.

 

[WVcountrygirl84]

Try peas for a couples weeks - once you have the habit established and they learn the routine of going in every night you'll probably be able to get them in without the peas.

I definitely will give it a try

 

[CoriM]

Just remember that they will need a drink of water after the peas.

 

[Moments]

I have two Black Swedish ducks. I let them out with my other ducks but in the evening I can’t get them back in. My other ducks go in their coop no problem but these two run all over and are very hard to catch. What can I do to get them in their coop? They are very fast!
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One word..... Peas. I found that my Swedish ducks are more timid than my Pekins and though it takes some time peas seem to really be a good driver for them to learn new things... Especially when going into the coop. Now one of the Swedes (2 1/2 months old) will lead the rest of the Ducks, including the Pekins