My little ducks were always good, as soon as I said 'bed time' they would head in.
My pekins were APPALLING! For about a week straight I would chase them up to the door only to have them turn and run away from it. I caught each duck by hand and tossed her in until she got the hang of it!
My call ducks were kept inside as ducklings and only needed one or two days to get the routine.
Now I go out and clap and call 'bed time!' and they all head in, all 9 ducks and 2 chickens. Only have the occasional rebel.
I never put food in the shed at night - it encourages rats and mice.
My pekins were APPALLING! For about a week straight I would chase them up to the door only to have them turn and run away from it. I caught each duck by hand and tossed her in until she got the hang of it!
My call ducks were kept inside as ducklings and only needed one or two days to get the routine.
Now I go out and clap and call 'bed time!' and they all head in, all 9 ducks and 2 chickens. Only have the occasional rebel.
I never put food in the shed at night - it encourages rats and mice.