Water at night

[Miss Lydia]

OP only has 5, so @Runner duck mom's set up might work.

Yep!

 

[thumper650]

I use this if they’re going to be locked in for a long time. But it’s true, more in, more out! Generally it’s no water at night.

 

[KaleIAm]

I coddle my ducks... but I give no food or water at night. I did at first and they made a huge mess and their bedding got soggy and was more likely to get moldy. I let them out as soon as I can in the morning, and feed them right away. I also give them a meal right before bed.

To entice them into their room at night I call them in and give them each a few meal worms. They know a delicious treat is coming, so they usually go in and call for me to hurry up.

 

[2 many chickens]

No food or water at night. Night time is for sleeping. If I did that, they'd have a party all night long. The house would be caked with feed and water.
They can eat and drink as much as they like during daylight.

 

[DukesDucks]

No water in the coop at night was one of the first things I learned from this forum. Made a huge difference to the condition, and smell, of the coop. My 8 Muscovy ducks put themselves to bed by 5:00 pm. I secure the coop and remove water and feed from outside run to avoid feeding any of the wildlife. Ducks released usually around 9:00 am, and often go for a crazy run around before returning for food and water which they have access to all day.