Ducks don't want to leave the coop during the day.

[mrsmojos]

Hello!
We took delivery of our first indian runner ducks just over a week ago, they were 4 weeks old at the time and very skittish - naturally.
They eat and drink well, are getting bigger all the time, but are still ultra jumpy and won't leave the coop unless I usher them out or when I have to clean it...and then getting them back in at night is chaotic to say the least.
Could you advise what I should do to ensure they get the fresh air they need but not stress them out - plus any tips for getting them back in the coop in the evening please?
Thanks in advance for your knowledge and help.

 

[spin cycle]

feed them outside...they'll soon learn

 

[wherearethey]

feed them outside...they'll soon learn

They are still very young .Don't keep them any more but we always had ours on a bit of heat until 6 weeks with access to outside if they wanted it .Could be that they are staying in for warmth !
They will learn the routine soon in enough in terms of bedtime .Lovely birds but they are a bit mad ,especially when young !

 

[Kidds]

Son got some because he thought they would be fun but his are still skittish after months of ownership. He was saying just last week how they spend most of their time trying to get away from him.

 

[Old Boar]

Feed them outside every day and sit by the feed dish. They will overcome their natural fear for the want of food. Takes a while if you have time but does work.
Just never keep Muscovy ducks and try and pluck them for the oven...

 

[Av Gorritt]

Just so . However , There isn't a lot of things that can beat a young 10 lbs Muscovy drake for the oven , if you can ignore the torn skin and the yellow fat !