DIY call duck pond ideas?

[GracePoultry]

I will be purchasing either call duck babies or hatching eggs this spring. I only plan on having between 4 and 8 calls. I would rather have 2 smaller pools than a whole kitty pool. does anybody know what I could use as a small pond that will hold up? I know some ppl that use plastic bins but they break often and need to be replaced. budget preferably under $150.
the one time I need Pinterest it has nothing lol

(never owned ducks before so I don't know what I'm doing )

 

[Logar]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...-large-all-purpose-mixing-tub-26-gal-35-cu-ft

Something like this?

 

[GracePoultry]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...-large-all-purpose-mixing-tub-26-gal-35-cu-ft

Something like this?

this is actually so perfect

 

[cheezenkwackers]

I use horse feed bowls from my local feed store and one bus-boy tub from Sam’s club. I have had the horse feed dishes for years.

 

[CHlCKEN]

https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=pond+liner

A pre-formed pond liner is what I use. Mine is in-ground but it’s easier to build it up (surround with rocks and with a ramp to enter). You can install a drain and it makes things way easier in the long run. I’ve had mine about three years now and it’s still working perfect.

 

[Quatie]

I like these small cement mixing tubs from home Depot.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Medium-Mixing-Tub-A-41/318924439

I had some bigger ones, but even my larger ducks prefer the smaller ones. My poor call duck drake had a hard time getting in the slightly taller ones. My female call ducks gave him the come higher look as she was floating in the tub. He strutted over and went full speed into the side of the tub. He bounced off so quick and landed sideways into a mud puddle. He looked dazed for a second and walked it off like nothing happened leaving my confused girl behind. So he really appreciates the shorter tubs too

 

[Maybelline_Goode]

I use a baby bathtub for my Pekins but I don't think calls would be able to get into it with the large sides

 

[Papaye]

Hi.

I don't have any small ducks, but for the ones I have, I use - among other things - a resin and fiberglass pool specifically made for waterfowl.

Here it is - filled with exactly 400 liters of water :

Being covered with fiberglass, this pool is really easy to clean : indeed, the surface is so smooth wiping it with a sponge is largely sufficient to clean it... EVEN if you don't use any product/soap!

I do use dish soap to wash it, but just because I am kind of a clean freak and just like to do more than needed (instead of not enough)...

(...And that is pretty to look at, right?)

Do they sell these kind of pool, in America...?

Where I have bought mine from - in France -, they don't make them anymore... probably because of inflation... (too expensive to produce)

But if they make them in America, or if you know of somebody who would be able to make them, then I would really recommend you to get one of these man-made, fiberglass duck ponds...

https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=pond+liner

A pre-formed pond liner is what I use. Mine is in-ground but it’s easier to build it up (surround with rocks and with a ramp to enter). You can install a drain and it makes things way easier in the long run. I’ve had mine about three years now and it’s still working perfect.

...The polyethylene ones?
...that are made for fishes...?

Do they last for years? (More than 3, I mean?)
I really wanted to buy one or two for my ducks, but the seller told me they were "not made for waterfowl"...

Are they thick enough to not be clawed by ducks (and geese?), in your opinion?

I would like to buy at least another pool for my ducks, but I don't find any information about using polyethylene pools for waterfowl... (and they don't make the fiberglass ones anymore)

 

[GracePoultry]

Hi.

I don't have any small ducks, but for the ones I have, I use - among other things - a resin and fiberglass pool specifically made for waterfowl.

Here it is - filled with exactly 400 liters of water :

View attachment 3976465

Being covered with fiberglass, this pool is really easy to clean : indeed, the surface is so smooth wiping it with a sponge is largely sufficient to clean it... EVEN if you don't use any product/soap!

I do use dish soap to wash it, but just because I am kind of a clean freak and just like to do more than needed (instead of not enough)...

View attachment 3976467

(...And that is pretty to look at, right?)

Do they sell these kind of pool, in America...?

Where I have bought mine from - in France -, they don't make them anymore... probably because of inflation... (too expensive to produce)

But if they make them in America, or if you know of somebody who would be able to make them, then I would really recommend you to get one of these man-made, fiberglass duck ponds...



...The polyethylene ones?
...that are made for fishes...?

Do they last for years? (More than 3, I mean?)
I really wanted to buy one or two for my ducks, but the seller told me they were "not made for waterfowl"...

Are they thick enough to not be clawed by ducks (and geese?), in your opinion?

I would like to buy at least another pool for my ducks, but I don't find any information about using polyethylene pools for waterfowl... (and they don't make the fiberglass ones anymore)

wonderful pond! I don't think these are sold In the USA as I haven't ever seen them for sale online or in person.

 

[CHlCKEN]

Hi.

I don't have any small ducks, but for the ones I have, I use - among other things - a resin and fiberglass pool specifically made for waterfowl.

Here it is - filled with exactly 400 liters of water :

View attachment 3976465

Being covered with fiberglass, this pool is really easy to clean : indeed, the surface is so smooth wiping it with a sponge is largely sufficient to clean it... EVEN if you don't use any product/soap!

I do use dish soap to wash it, but just because I am kind of a clean freak and just like to do more than needed (instead of not enough)...

View attachment 3976467

(...And that is pretty to look at, right?)

Do they sell these kind of pool, in America...?

Where I have bought mine from - in France -, they don't make them anymore... probably because of inflation... (too expensive to produce)

But if they make them in America, or if you know of somebody who would be able to make them, then I would really recommend you to get one of these man-made, fiberglass duck ponds...



...The polyethylene ones?
...that are made for fishes...?

Do they last for years? (More than 3, I mean?)
I really wanted to buy one or two for my ducks, but the seller told me they were "not made for waterfowl"...

Are they thick enough to not be clawed by ducks (and geese?), in your opinion?

I would like to buy at least another pool for my ducks, but I don't find any information about using polyethylene pools for waterfowl... (and they don't make the fiberglass ones anymore)

They’re seriously durable and pretty thick. I’ve only owned mine for three years but it’s sure taken quite a beating, my ducks are rough swimmers and it’s even been displaced from it’s hole several times due to the force of natural ground water (I recommend building up because of that issue). I can also stand and walk around in it myself after I drain and empty it for cleaning. In my opinion it’s 100% worth the price. Before, I was going through several Kiddie pools a year. This has been permanent since I got it. The ducks prefer it too- they can actually dive in it (mines about three feet deep with a one foot shelf).

Surprised fewer people use these. Sure they’re meant for fish, but they hold up great.