chicken bark Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I had read lots about ducks being a little difficult to get to bed. I've had my lovely 3 since Saturday and for the last two nights they have been in their coop when I've gone down to shut them in! I hope it stays this way although I suspect they may resist more once they discover the joys of paddling in the pool. I feel really lucky to have such good girls. They also had a little time free ranging with my chickens and that seemed to go smoothly (didn't care about each other) until one hen ate a little too much of the ducks food. The hen won the argument but I took that as my cue to call it and end for the first time together. I hadn't intended on FRing them for a few more days yet but the ducks found their own way past their temporary fence to get in with the hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues08 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 My three went through a phase of going to bed by themselves, then with a bit of rain about there were far more interesting things going on in the garden, they still go with a little encouragement, beeping all the way!! Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 As things have panned out most nights I go down and tell them 'Bedtime' and sort of herd them a little into their house. They are usually heading that way anyway so it is turning out much easier than anticipated. (Touch wood I've not jinxed it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
