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Pool filter for Duck pond
Thanks for the response. What sort of mechanical filter did you use? I tried the homemade biofilters with the barley bags in the past and they got gummed up very quickly. -
Pool filter for Duck pond
So I have a roughly 4000 gallon duck pond. I have tried using biofilters to keep it clean but it has been a hassle and difficult to maintain with five ducks. I recently purchased a 2600 GPH Intex Sand Filter that I wanted to use for the pond. Does anyone have any knowledge about using a sand... -
Knife and shears sharpening!??
Question for all you out there that process your animals. What have you found works best to sharpen your knives and shears? I don't want to use a bench grinder for fear of destroying the knives. I have a little kitchen sharpener but I think that is falling apart. Any suggestions would be greatly...- pjuhl2313
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- Forum: DIY / Self Sufficiency
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Who has built a chicken plucker?
Has anyone built one using a 2 hp motor and either throttling it down or gearing it down with pulleys?- pjuhl2313
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- Forum: Meat Birds ETC
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Fertilizing a Lawn with Chicken Safety in Mind
Hey there Mdbokc, Does your mixture still work. I'm looking to fertilize my yard this spring and keep my chicks and ducks safe. We have just over 1/2 acre. Do you have an idea how much I would need for that amount of land?- pjuhl2313
- Post #24
- Forum: Managing Your Flock
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duck pond filtration
Hi all. So my wife and I have 7 chickens and now we have ventured into ducks. We have 7 khaki cambells and I have built a coop, pond and "duck run". We usually let our birds just run around in the yard so space isn't an issue. Our pond is 55 gallon pond from lowes. I know that the pond size is a...