First night outside! Do ducks need light? Suggestions to get them to go in their house?

[indianaducks]

The first week mine were outside, it was a nightmare getting them into their house at night. I was wondering what on earth I signed up for when I got them. They are getting much better though now and know the routine. I just need to figure out a routine to get them to go back to their pen after free ranging - haven't quite figured that out yet.

 

[The Duck Dad]

It’s my ducks first night outside! They’re 7 weeks old. Do they need a light out there?

And suggestions to get them to go in their house?

I’ve been out there a couple times tonight to try and lure them in there with treats, but they can’t seem to see them so they’re not even picking at the ground. When I shine a flashlight in their house, all the treats I’ve put in there are still there. While I have my flashlight on, they’ll go in there and eat the treats but then as soon as I leave, they leave the house too. Wondering if they need a light on?

I assume it’ll take some training, but will they eventually stay in there?

(I’m not closing the house up at night. The house is inside a predator proof enclosure)

my duck doesn't need a light. i don't know about domestic ducks though cuz I have a wood duck and we have nest boxes for wild ones and they fly around at 3 in the mourning!

 

[Sherrys zoo]

Yeah that’s smart. The house I bought is a dog house and doesn’t have a door, but maybe I’ll have to get a board or something to lock them in there for the first couple weeks until they get it.
I did leave the porch light on but they’re a good 20 yards away and it’s not providing a ton of light, especially in the house.

Try a light inside the house itself they should be drawn to it to be able to see better

 

[Sherrys zoo]

& feel safer ☺