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Einz was terrified of the dark her first four years. I kept a night light on. Not bright at all, just something. I use peas to entice the ducks in if they are ever reluctant to go in at night. Usually I do not need to, but sometimes especially if I need them to go in quickly or early, it...

Something sturdy, that they can be closed into, with good ventilation - half inch metal hardware cloth over all openings - and in cold weather, something well insulated with plenty of room for extra extra bedding. I kept a thermometer in the outdoor duck house and that's how I knew that the...

By letting them be, you mean not directing them into the coop? My answer depends on how predator-proof their enclosure is. More predators come out at night, and they have hours and hours to work at getting to the ducks. This time of year where I am we are starting to sense more pressure...

I have Runners. And no matter what others told me, or what the books said, mine do not always do what's best for themselves. For example, I was told they'd huddle together to stay warm. Nope. Never. And they did not bring themselves into the shelter at night before several days or weeks...

Is the coop pretty well cleaned up, with fresh water and food? I had some success giving treats in the coop. They need to associate good feelings with the coop. Also, you may want to get someone to help, but generally I could get behind the flock and walk them in on those occasions they did...