Ducks and Pools

[peacej]

My three ducks have stopped using their pool. Does anyone know why they would do this?

 

[redhen]

I dont know. Does it need to be cleaned? Although that dosent bother my ducks..little slobs..

And Welcome to BYC!

 

[streemers]

is it a kiddie pool or more of a pond?
if it is a kiddie pool i would also guess cleaning unless you did that already?
welcome to BYC!

 

[peacej]

The pool is clean. And like you said the dirty pool never stopprd them before. They will run through the water from the hose as I am filling the pool but they stop at the side and run away. The two males follow the female everywhere and she just won't get in any more. I packed up the Pekin male and set him in once and he sat there for a couple seconds and then jumped out.

 

[Sallyschickens]

Also if it is a kiddy pool, how do they get in? I think ramps make them nervous.

 

[hendrix25]

mine went through this "stage". I was told it was the teenage/moody stage. They still don't swim as much as they used too, but they have gotten in the pool a few times. Mine were about 12-14 weeks during their "we don't want to swim" phase...

maybe it's just their age. ducks are smart they know where their pool/water is and if they want to swim they will make an attempt to get in it. i did the whole pick them up and put them in and mine flew out too...who knows what goes through their little brains...

good luck!

 

[onedozenphyllises]

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Maybe they have...*ahem*...other things on their minds besides swimming...

 

[Soccer Mom]

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Maybe they have...*ahem*...other things on their minds besides swimming...

I think all the phyllises are correct.

I bet they want to *ahem* her everytime she gets in the water. She just has a headache tonight.

(psst: Just 'tween us gals, you might get them more lady friends or rehome one of the drakes. Your girl will thank you.)

 

[Dances with Ducks]

Yah, she's smart to stay out of that pool with two drakes.