Ducks and their pool

[Chriswardens52]

Ok so my ducks are mallards. And i have a question. They spend all day. I MEAN ALLL DAY, in the pool. They even sleep in it i was just wondering if this was ok. Odd question i know.I am just wondering/

 

[NYRIR]

Hmmm...they must come out to eat/preen? Mine like to bathe several times throughout the day but also take naps out of the pool.Also at night they are locked in a hut.I think some ducks just like the water more than others.If they look and act healthy I wouldn't worry! You'll have some squeaky clean ducks ...but one messy pool

 

[1MrsMagoo]

My rouens do that sometimes, but it seems to be a phase thing. Yesterday, they barely used their pool: They were busy doing other things like foraging in the front yard. However, two days ago they spent the entire day swimming...so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

 

[BallardDuck]

Yesterday was the first big day out for my girls. I set up a temporary fence of hardware cloth, put the kiddie pool in there along with a big potted Camellia for shade. I brought them out and splash! Straight into the pool! They stayed there for about 6 hours watching me build their new pen, and only got out of the pool briefly. I was kind of wondering if that was all gonna be okay, but this morning everyones just fine...and I'm sure, ready for another day at the pool!

 

[Dutchgirl]

Sounds okay to me! Ducks love the water. They will often use it as a getaway from predators, too.

I think our duck thinks she's a chicken. We don't have a pond, but we do put out a tub of water for her. She occasionally bathes in it, but we usually have to physically put her in it to get her to bathe.