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Most of our ponds are within our fences- but they are not always predator proof. If the area that the areator keeps open is large enough then they will be safe on the open water. When it gets really cold the open area will freeze up more, but as soon as the temps come back up a little...
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We usually consider 3 options:
1. Put an areator in the lake to keep it open, as long as they have open water Mutes, Whoopers, Trumpeters will winter just fine on the open water.
2. Put them into a barn, chicken coop, barn stall, etc with a good layer of bedding (straw or wood chips)...