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Ducks for algae control?

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by ak2787, Apr 10, 2017.

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  1. Apr 10, 2017 #1
    ak2787

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    We have about an acre sized pond that is overgrown with weeds and gets a lot of algae when it's hot. I was wondering if there was a certain breed of duck that would help in "cleaning" up the pond? I would prefer kid friendly ducks, they would be treated as pets [​IMG]
     
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  3. Apr 10, 2017 #2
    PD-Riverman

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    I do not know how good the ducks will do, but I can tell you how good the grass carp does----Awesome!
     

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