HELP!!

Rooster61

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Mar 25, 2011
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I have two male/female rouen ducks, I built them a coop almost a year ago, and the will only go in there to eat, and stay outside the rest of the time.
Well, we are in for some brutal Michigan winter weather 30-50 below zero windchills. They have been fine with the straw I have put out for them all winter, but I'm worried that won't be enough with these temperatures below zero.
Should I just lock them in the coop, where they have never slept, or can they with stand this weather with just straw outside??
 
IMO I'd lock them in the coop with extra straw but then I'm not familiar with ducks nor your weather conditions. I'm sure others will be commenting soon ... You may want to update your profile with your location (future posts), gives others an idea as to your time zone, weather conditions & predator probabilities ...

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Thank you in advance for any help here :hugs
 
I have two male/female rouen ducks, I built them a coop almost a year ago, and the will only go in there to eat, and stay outside the rest of the time.
Well, we are in for some brutal Michigan winter weather 30-50 below zero windchills. They have been fine with the straw I have put out for them all winter, but I'm worried that won't be enough with these temperatures below zero.
Should I just lock them in the coop, where they have never slept, or can they with stand this weather with just straw outside??
Where are you located? Oh, I just read it again. I have chickens. I am sorry, I can't help.
 
The consensus here is for protection from the elements and predators who love duck dinner, it's best to lock them up. Get them in the habit of being herded. It may take 2 to start by walking behind them slowly guiding them with long poles or your arms but they learn fast.
 
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