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Algae solution for small duck pond during vacation
We have a drain spigot too, but its not very good and hard to turn, especially for my mom. Maybe we will replace it with one like that, but for right now I just want a solution to keep the pond as algae free for the week without draining and refilling. Anyone used algaecide or barley straw? I... -
Algae solution for small duck pond during vacation
Really small. Only 50 gallons, I think. Looks like this. -
Algae solution for small duck pond during vacation
I have a small duck pond (one of those landscaping type ponds) for 4 ducks. I usually dump and refill it twice a week. It takes about that long for the algae to start growing and the pond turns bright green. I would love a long term solution but right now I am needing advice on how to keep the... -
New to poultry
Hi everyone, My name is Cindy and I just moved from town out to the countryside where I have 2 acres. I have never had chickens or ducks, but I wanting to have both, maybe 3-4 of each? Just trying to figure out where to put them, how to build their habitat, then finally what to get and where to...- cindytown
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Starting from scratch at new home
My husband and I just bought a house that is on 2 acres. I have never raised any kind of "farm" animal so I am trying to figure all this out. I want to raise 3-4 ducks for eggs (my mom is allergic to chicken eggs). I'm not sure where to make their home. We have an acre or so of landscaped grass...