I have built two duck houses so far – one out of cinder blocks and a cut of plywood on top in a lean-to fashon, with a tarp around the total thing to keep out drafts. I figured maybe it was too enclosed, so removed one side of the tarp in a section so they had a larger doorway. I also tried construction a taller, wider household (about 8×12 ft.. It’s dipping down into the 10′s (F) at night yet they won’t go in their household. How can I make a household the ducks like?
Ducks At A Distance
i want to be a vet says:
ummmmmmmm look online maybe you can find some thing on there?
mikebtt_1 says:
Take down the “No pets allowed” sign.
elle55407 says:
Do you have straw in there? They like straw. Also…I reckon it’s too tall. We had ducks when I was growing up. The height of their household was only about 4 feet. It was also not very wide. Since ducks like to nest, they don’t really need all that room and force not find it appealing.
neoprincesshere says:
You could try putting in some food that the ducks like inside of the duck household.
pcbeachrat says:
Cause they are “quacky”
lfh1213 says:
Ducks aren’t really “household” type critters. They don’t feel protected, they feel cornered and vulnerable. Remember, their only defense from predators is to run, flap like mad and make lots of noise. Inside a household, they’re spellbound.
They’ll use a shelter if you build it in a tunnel style, with both ends open and place some nesting material, like hay or straw, inside.
Carole Q says:
The 8′ X 12′ household should be fine.
Have ALL food & water inside (not close to the straw – - ducks are very messy with water & will soak the straw).
Don’t have anything moving from the wind (like the tarp).
If have a set alight inside, have it dim (low wattage). They want to see where they are going; if too bright, must be daytime.
PLENTY of straw toward the back stump and wall of household.
Preside over them inside every night & close door to get them use to the thought. When doing this, have one ‘wall’ by door so they are not bypassing the doorway each time you are shoooing them inside.