Mama duck and babies not going inside

[LollyLooAndJatz]

My ancona hen has recently hatched 6 ducklings. They have a large enclosure with a big old cubby house shelter.
Since having the babies she keeps them outside of the shelter. She still sits on them and huddles them around her but she doesn't seem to take them inside. Has this happened to anyone else? Just a bit concerned for the ducklings.

 

[_-Captain BRM-_]

I would suggest locking them in the house until morning and then letting them out. Maybe that way they will learn and then you know that they are safe. Try that for a week or two if you decide to!

 

[Miss Lydia]

They definitely don't need to be out overnight. start training with treats of some kind, my ducks love mealworms but it can be something else that your ducks go for. If you feed anything inside though you are going to have to put water in also. Is there a pen around the coop? if there is then herd mama and ducklings inside slowly using your arms to guide.

 

[LollyLooAndJatz]

They definitely don't need to be out overnight. start training with treats of some kind, my ducks love mealworms but it can be something else that your ducks go for. If you feed anything inside though you are going to have to put water in also. Is there a pen around the coop? if there is then herd mama and ducklings inside slowly using your arms to guide.

There's a pen around the coop. I'm just nervous about bothering her with the babies to much - will it be ok?

 

[Brooke_R]

There's a pen around the coop. I'm just nervous about bothering her with the babies to much - will it be ok?

They’ll be okay. They’ll be in danger though if they aren’t put into a secure coop at night, though. After a little while of herding them in, they’ll probably start walking in there on their own

 

[Miss Lydia]

Mama ducks don't always know what's best with these little ones so vulnerable to predators and weather. She may not like you messing with her and her ducklings but you need to train them the coop is their safe place. And please share some pictures when you can.

 

[LollyLooAndJatz]

Mama ducks don't always know what's best with these little ones so vulnerable to predators and weather. She may not like you messing with her and her ducklings but you need to train them the coop is their safe place. And please share some pictures when you can.

Mama and babies have been in the secured coop now and do go inside the house that is inside the secured coop. Theyre safe and growing like weeds

 

[Miss Lydia]

Now we need some pictures