I had a beautiful 12x12 duck run built last Fall (waited for 17 years to get one lol) attached to my beautiful new Reeds Ferry Shed coop.
When the builder was done I painted THREE layers of Ames Safe-T deck sealant on the plywood floors. I had read it would stand up to duck and chicken poop...
YES there is use for it after, it's definitely good for the garden. I have a small pump I use when I don't want to refill the entire 5' round pools (look at this link on my website):
http://thegildednesteggs.com/stories/new-pool-part-2/
I carefully move the pump (pump bottom flat on the...
How lucky to have such a huge "pond"! They look very happy in it. As far as cleaning it goes, I think a sump pump (one that does NOT have oil in its workings-that will harm the ducks!) used at the lowest point of the pool every week or so should help get rid of most of the muck and then you...
Well, it took me several months but I finally got going on building the new duck pool. Here's the thread for anyone who's interested
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=405350
I had requested a Duck Pond/Pool sticky be added to the sticky index last week. I was told by Terrie if I started one to let her know and she would review it. If it's informational she can add it. Soooo, I will give her this link and if you are in favor of adding this thread to the sticky...
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That's a nice little pond! How do you keep it clean? I have a kiddie pool and have to dump it every day b/c the ducks make such a mess in it!
Hi, that is a kiddie pool. I bail and refill....alot!
DMFarm...absolutely beautiful. I would sit out there all day and get nothing else...
Both pictures are great.
chickensioux, is that a kiddie pool? I love the set up, it looks very neat. I'm assuming it's a kiddie pool and you dump it daily?
DMFarm, what is the filter system you use? What are overall pond dimensions with depth? Gallons used? Wow, you only drain it twice...