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post #1 of 9
7/20/12 at 10:17am
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Does anybody use snap set pools for their ducks? I got one and I like it better than kiddie pools. It is easier to empty and the ducks seem to like it better. I have never seen anything about them on here ,so I thought I would suggest them. I use bricks to make steps in and out of the pool. The sides are flexible, so the ducks seem to have an easier time getting in. They don't like the steps, they prefer to just hop over the side. The steps are just so the smaller ones can get in and out if the need them.

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post #2 of 9
7/20/12 at 10:22am

I had one but the duck's toenails ripped the liner he.gif

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post #3 of 9
7/20/12 at 11:03am

I do not, curious to see how it works out, long term. I only have 'scovie so the nails are something else.. i stick with hard plastic kiddy pools.

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Ducks-                                                   Chickens-

Muscovy, Calls & Buff orpington          Ameraucana, Silkies

 

As well as Miniature horses, lionhead rabbits, fish, dogs, cats, plus parrots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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post #4 of 9
7/20/12 at 12:51pm
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Right now, it is too deep for them to reach the bottom. My KC's might be able too, I don't see them in the pool much though. My kiddie pool colapsed from the water. I was not pleased with the quality of it.

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post #5 of 9
7/20/12 at 12:54pm

I LOVE the Little Tikes toddler pool we use; it's rugged, and has a drain plug in it.  AND, built in steps and a built in little deck at the top/side, and a slide....which the ducks use!  It's way too cute for words.

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post #6 of 9
7/20/12 at 2:36pm
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I LOVE the Little Tikes toddler pool we use; it's rugged, and has a drain plug in it.  AND, built in steps and a built in little deck at the top/side, and a slide....which the ducks use!  It's way too cute for words.

love.gif I think ducky playground pictures are in order here. 

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post #7 of 9
7/20/12 at 7:46pm
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I LOVE the Little Tikes toddler pool we use; it's rugged, and has a drain plug in it.  AND, built in steps and a built in little deck at the top/side, and a slide....which the ducks use!  It's way too cute for words.


I have been looking for one of those! Draining my pool is a pain! Like wrestling an alligator, I am 96 pounds and it is a challenge

Momma of one Pekin and one Silver Appleyard..long term, I need to find a home for them more suitable for ducks, someone who will love them and protect them

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Momma of one Pekin and one Silver Appleyard..long term, I need to find a home for them more suitable for ducks, someone who will love them and protect them

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post #8 of 9
7/24/12 at 3:47pm

Oh my goodness, where did you get that slide pool?! That sounds adorable!

I have a hard plastic kiddie pool in the pen and a snapset outside for during the day while they're out. They love it, they can dive around and swim underwater and splash each other. So far no problems with the lining being ripped, and they walk around in it while it's filling up too. They're 2 month old Magpies and are fully grown/feathered, if that means anything.

I agree, so much easier to clean!

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post #9 of 9
7/25/12 at 5:32pm
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Draining a snapset is easy:) just ask my 20 month old brother. He loves to drain it.

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