Not again 😣

[BelovedBirds]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/is-there-a-way-to-stop-a-duck-from-laying-eggs.967085/ post 4 tells you about keeping her in the dark.

I've never had to do this so hopefully someone who has can give you update on if it worked or not.

I think its worth a shot... I'm not sure how to black out their coop though.
The only thing I'm struggling to figure out is how to keep the vit D up while they're having limited daylight- I don't want Dougie to start having problems too

 

[fluffycrow]

I think its worth a shot... I'm not sure how to black out their coop though.
The only thing I'm struggling to figure out is how to keep the vit D up while they're having limited daylight- I don't want Dougie to start having problems too

Maybe keeping Sprightly in an XL dog kennel within the coop?

 

[BelovedBirds]

Maybe keeping Sprightly in an XL dog kennel within the coop?

That might not be a bad idea... but if I have the coop open so Dougie can come and go, I think that would let too much light in... its only a little duck house

 

[fluffycrow]

That might not be a bad idea... but if I have the coop open so Dougie can come and go, I think that would let too much light in... its only a little duck house

Cover most of the kennel with a blanket, only have the opening on the dark side

 

[Canadian Wind]

Cover most of the kennel with a blanket, only have the opening on the dark side

Join the Dark Side. We have DUCKS!

 

[BelovedBirds]

Cover most of the kennel with a blanket, only have the opening on the dark side

This is a good idea. Right, I think this a plan, as long as I can figure out how to get the freaking cage into the house... its a bit annoying

 

[fluffycrow]

This is a good idea. Right, I think this a plan, as long as I can figure out how to get the freaking cage into the house... its a bit annoying

Break it down into parts and assemble it inside the coop

 

[BelovedBirds]

Break it down into parts and assemble it inside the coop

It's a foldable dog crate... I don't think it... does that

I'll have to open the roof to get it in- ugh. I know there's a MASSIVE spider right where it opens.
Dougie, I have a job for you

 

[fluffycrow]

And to be honest, most can be flattened

 

[fluffycrow]

It's a foldable dog crate... I don't think it... does that

I'll have to open the roof to get it in- ugh. I know there's a MASSIVE spider right where it opens.
Dougie, I have a job for you

Ah yes. Well if you need help I can send you Big Red for a little while, he has prior experience on the matter