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I like that idea....daylilies are nice and they spread. Have to look into that. Thanks

True. I ain't gettin any younger though and would rather not create problems for myself you know

Hey Miss Lydia thanks that is what I am talking about. What about cattails? I know I pass a swampy area that has a lot of them in it so I know they grow around here. Do you have any? I have heard they can get out of control. Anyone have any experience? Thanks again

So back to the original question,,,anyone have any idea on plantings around a duck/goose pond? I am thinking maybe some milo, wild rice, lilies, uhh...anyone have any suggestions? Do your ducks eat ornamental grasses? Anything they leave alone? Would like to put some foliage around the pond...

Yea I saw a snake at the pond but haven't seen any turtles. Snakes just scare me...there I said it and I am not ashamed...much. Anyway I will catch this one to see what it is (I think a black banded water snake based on this website...

I understand that and I am with you...unfortunately the wife is not of the same mind! I just ordered a snake trap and I will see what we get. If it is a non-poisonous snake I may just let it go. Is there any problem with snakes in the pond with the ducks/geese?

Thanks I have been looking too as the internet is nothing if not a wealth of knowledge! I wonder if there is a way to get rid of the snake I know that lives there!

OK so I have to admit I have no idea how to bait a snapping turtle...can you fill me in? How do you make sure you got em all? Thanks for the help!

Anyone use grasses such as pampas grass, fountain grass, etc around their pond? I like the idea of the willow tree as there are not many trees around the pond right now. Any plantings that are NOT duck/goose safe or that they don't eat? Thanks again everyone. Rick

I ordered 10 black swedish from Metzgers today! 8 hens and 2 drakes. I have never seen any snapping turtles in the pond but I have seen a snake. Couldn't tell if it was poisonous or not. The pond does have fish in it but so far all we have caught (my 4yo son and I) are brim. There is a...

Well I guess it does pay to read the FAQ first. Lets try this!

Hi all, this is my second post as I just introduced myself with my first. Anyway I have a new place that is just dying to have some ducks on it. It has about a half acre pond and I plan on fencing off another 1.5 acres to give them plenty of room. Some of it is wooded (about 0.5 acres)...