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Thanks for the tips! Any suggestions for duck treats?Welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us.
Finding a large dog house would be easy to convert into a duck coop. I'd recommend building a run attached to the coop in case there is an abundance of predators and you need to keep them locked up for a few days, if the weather is bad, or if you need to travel. Letting them out to roam daily can be fine, but you do risk them being taken by a predator.
Your ducklings behavior doesn't sound very different from the ducklings I or others have had. Very young ducklings can be social and cuddly but once they start to mature they like to have their own personal space. They may run up to greet you with happy chatter but shy away from any attempts at being petted or handled. Handfeeding and giving treats is probably the best way to bond with them and keep their trust.
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