Help! How can i get my ducks out of the pond?!

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I dont think this thread was supposed to make me want ducks...but I want ducks

Trust me: Ducks are more fun than trouble! You definitely want ducks!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

they're cute and ....cute!
and their poop cant be that much worse than peafowl

Poop worsity from bad to worst for fowl: Land-Birds (Chickens, Quail, Guinea), Ducks, Geese. I heart Gose-poop is terrible and they produce load of it!

 

[Little Brown Coop]

they're cute and ....cute!
and their poop cant be that much worse than peafowl

An ancient proverb once stated: only a foolish man underestimates the poopability of a duck.

 

[21hens-incharge]

they're cute and ....cute!
and their poop cant be that much worse than peafowl

Awwww teeny tiny webbies! Who could resist those?


My little Webster when he was a tiny baby.

 

[JadeFarms]

Awwww teeny tiny webbies! Who could resist those?

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My little Webster when he was a tiny baby.

I love ducks their so cute! I just hate the mess. I may get some again one day. But never pekins.

Edit: I forgot to add, he’s adorable.

 

[HappyDuckie]

But never pekins.

What's your reasoning? Just curious

 

[LilyS]

Omg did everything work out?

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Aww they look so happy!
Getting in and out doesn't appear to be a problem.
Can I assume that the cluster to the right are the disobedient youngsters?
You could tie an empty milk jug to the rope to make a scary monster if needed.

They are happy little swimmers in the pond! And yes, those 13 ducks are the nasty ones that will go to bed without supper tonight!

 

[Mother-Hen-Michele]

I have a small pond and 2 Muscovy ducks (girls). Yes, it happens that they won't come in, but it is my fault. They do not see well in the dark or semi-dark, so you need to bring them in before sunset. If they can't see they sit still in the middle of the pond. For the times there is an issue, a long handled broom is the answer. My husband wields the broom and makes them come to me, and I scoop them out of the water. (then my spouse and I bicker about whose turn it was to bring them in early enough that we don't have to do this ) I have also shone a bright light on myself so that they see me and swim towards me. I have never given up, but it is a small pond and we have lots of wild animals up here ... also, I am a worrier, so no chance I could sleep while they are outside. (and if I don't sleep, neither does my hubby!) I have another trick... when I give them mealworms I shake the glass jar I keep them in, so the sound of the mealworms shaking is a mighty strong lure!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

What's your reasoning? Just curious

I agree with that! Pekin Ducks are a meat breed, developed to be slaughtered at an age of a few months. If you keep them for longer, they often develop nasty leg problems.