ok here is part of the link I posted below this post. If you build a pond this may work/
Drinking and swimming, ducks need water
Ducks need water, clean water. If you don't have a sizeable (preferably filtered) pond, here's an alternative: Provide fresh drinking water with a reservoir and change the water at least once daily. Ducks need clean water for swimming and playing. Water is essential when they are feeding because they use it to clean the vents in their beak and to wash the food down. They don't have teeth for chewing, so water helps prevents choking. Many people we know use hard plastic "kiddie" pools for swimming because a duck's nails are sharp and can pop inflatable ones.
Leg injuries are most common when entering or exiting the water, so provide a sturdy ramp or a series of shallow steps for your duck to get in and out safely. Be sure to change the water when it gets cloudy, or after swimming. Your duck needs a safe swimming area, not one that breeds bacteria, germs, disease, mosquitos...
Chlorine is not harmful to ducks when used as directed. You may want to add a small amount or use a spa floater in between uses, removing the device while the duck is in the water. I don't recommend household bleach, use the kind made especially for pools and spas. Follow directions carefully and keep all chemicals out of reach of children, ducks and other pets
Drinking and swimming, ducks need water
Ducks need water, clean water. If you don't have a sizeable (preferably filtered) pond, here's an alternative: Provide fresh drinking water with a reservoir and change the water at least once daily. Ducks need clean water for swimming and playing. Water is essential when they are feeding because they use it to clean the vents in their beak and to wash the food down. They don't have teeth for chewing, so water helps prevents choking. Many people we know use hard plastic "kiddie" pools for swimming because a duck's nails are sharp and can pop inflatable ones.
Leg injuries are most common when entering or exiting the water, so provide a sturdy ramp or a series of shallow steps for your duck to get in and out safely. Be sure to change the water when it gets cloudy, or after swimming. Your duck needs a safe swimming area, not one that breeds bacteria, germs, disease, mosquitos...
Chlorine is not harmful to ducks when used as directed. You may want to add a small amount or use a spa floater in between uses, removing the device while the duck is in the water. I don't recommend household bleach, use the kind made especially for pools and spas. Follow directions carefully and keep all chemicals out of reach of children, ducks and other pets
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