Keeping the Pond Clean

[CHlCKEN]

I haven’t had ducks in two years, and previously I just used kiddie pools which required daily cleaning. I hated it. I plan to build a nice pond this time, with a pond liner, filter, and waterfall. However, I know ducks will be ducks I want to know what the very best way to filter and keep it clean would be.

 

[aart]

Put a drain in the bottom.
Occasional you'll have to empty it to get all the poop out.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Sounds to me like you need to move your feeder, or come up with a new one that eliminates the problem of scooping out.

Duckies are filter feeders. No matter how far it is moved they must have the water or cannot swallow. Mine run from the feed dish to the water with mouthfuls of food.

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

I would think that the preformed shells would be easier to handle and keep clean, but I've never actually had one.

 

[CHlCKEN]

Are preformed liners or rolls better?

 

[DuckDuckJuice]

This guy gives a very detailed description of his process. We are getting ready to start building our duck pond and are doing a replica, but 3/4 the size.

https://www.tyrantfarms.com/how-to-build-a-backyard-pond-with-diy-biofilter/

 

[aart]

I want a filter too though, because draining it would mean waiting a very very long time for it to fill back up.

It's very difficult to filter solids(poop) out of a pond.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I want a filter too though, because draining it would mean waiting a very very long time for it to fill back up.

I do use a drain on mine.
Mine is just 50 gallons and drains quickly as well as fills quickly.

I recommend having one installed in the event your other system fails to operate for any reason.

Ducks seem to LOVE putting rocks, sticks, leaves, mulch, feathers and more in the pond. It's like a weird contest lol.

 

[ChickensForEggs2500]

How big do you plan on building it? Also, will you use the rolls of liner or the hard plastic shell?

 

[CHlCKEN]

How big do you plan on building it? Also, will you use the rolls of liner or the hard plastic shell?

I’m thinking the preformed pond liner as of now.