monty Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Hi Folks Our ducks are 8 weeks old and look like adults now. When we put food in the palm of our hands they come and take the food and it is pleasant as they are so close to you. However when you go up to them and start talking all they want to do is run away, is there any way we can train them to not bother with us when we are close to them. I am would love to walk close and for them not to bother with us, rather than run away every time. Or is that just the way it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I think that is the way it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Am currently having the same problem with mine. They are nearly 8 weeks to, and although they will take lettuce out of my hand, getting them into the eglu run in evenings is a nightmare - cos they run away! Any advice greatfully recieved! H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Net! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 We gave up trying to get ours in the Eglu - they prefer to sleep outside. Ours are protected by electric fence though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 you can guide ducks better than hens if you are still having a problem. Left hand out (as if you were directing traffic) and they'll go right and visa versa. works up to a point with Jemima... but then the dogs come to help and it all goes wrong!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
