Homemade Duck Ponds? Pics?

[duckandchicken]

update on pond stage 1 done

 

[ssfarmky]

I bought my pond at Menards. Put a tub drain in the bottom... slightly tilted it toward the drain. I have a water hydrant on the opposite end. Pull the drain. rinse with hose, refill. The pond has ledges which I can throw treats on and as u see in the last pic I have a rock so they can jump on it to get out... I have been putting a towel over that side down over the rock to so they can get a better grip , othewise they were slipping . I think I may put a ramp in tho just in case one gets hurt or sick they have easier acess to get out. I put a tank heater in it all winter and did not have any ice at all. We get -20 degress , I had the pen wrapped in plastic.

how many gallons does your pond hold? how many ducks do you have using it and how often do you empty and refill it? thanks!

 

[Hattiegun]

I have 12 ducks.. right now they are separated for spring so that pond has 5... that is their night pond so they are
are outside ( in their swim pools) all day . .. I believe its a 250ish gallon pond and I change it everyother day..in the winter
when everyone stays in , I usually clean it everday ( I put tank heaters in their indoor ponds.) its just so easy ...
I have added on a lot more since these pics..
I have a FaceBook page for The Duck Hut

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Duck-Hut/193654187369638?fref=ts

 

[localife]

Wow, can I come and live with your ducks?

Nice place they have!

Can you give me brief description of what you used to prevent leakage around the drain? I just got a great deal on a pre-formed pond and would like to copy you

 

[duckandchicken]

stage two on the pond is done i put a 7 mil clear liner in the pond and filled it but the ducks still havent a clue what to do with it. stage three is rocks and pump ill have pics up when the rain stops

 

[alscatS]

also if you get a pond pump with a filter that should help keep the pond clean. You can get ones designed for duck ponds

do you know of a pond pump designed for duck ponds - I have not found any?

 

[spartyduck]

Wow that looks great!!!!!!

 

[revans2003]

heres mine

 

[Coco Sing]

Hello,

How big is your pond Hattiegun?

The biggest one on their website seems to be 145 gallons.

Thanks!

 

[hannahwakeup]

Hattiegun, How many Gallons is this??