Pekin struggles to exit pool

[snow5164]

I have a 12 inch deep kids pool for my ducks , it’s set into a pallet deck.

My khaki Campbell ducks just jump out and have never concerned me . My pekins are so much bigger and seem to struggle with getting their foot on the edge to push themselves out.

I’ve heard splashing and gone to look and when they’ve seen me they jump out.

When should I worry ?i watched one try then just float around as soon as she saw me coming towards her she was out? Are they just learning? Or do I need to put a patio stone down so it’s not so deep?

I had a few bricks on one side, they did stand on them ....I took them out

 

[Jpat]

iput in some bricks for steps

 

[snow5164]

Could they cut their feet on bricks ? Mine seemed so sharp....

I took them out cause the Campbell’s were “ diving “

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

That's a pretty cool idea! I bet a few stepping stones or bricks might help the pekins to get out. I have a small crescent shaped landscaping brick to keep their water bowl from getting tipped. It doesn't have sharp edges, so there are probably other types of bricks to get that wouldn't have sharp edges. Or maybe build a set of stairs to step out from the pool onto the deck?
How do you drain the pool?

 

[chickens really]

Definitely don't need steps getting out..My Calls use a step in and zip right out. When lazy they act like they can't but believe me, they can get right out of Kiddie pools..I have no steps inside my Pools for older Ducklings or adults.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Pekins being heavier may need a little more help getting out you could try a few stepping stones and see if they will use them.

 

[sallysinnamon]

Stepping stone is definitely a good idea.. it's easier for some ducks to get out than for others. They can get waterlogged and drown..

 

[snow5164]

It’s only a small 4 foot kiddie pool ( I think?) but it is deep ...

I just scoop it out with a bucket then dump the bottom bit , can I clean it with vinegar like I use for all the chickens water ?

The pekins are big and heavy , I put the four bricks back in , a ramp would take up too much room .

They are little stinkers just seeing how much I’ll help them look at this , hubby slammed a door and they all turned their heads to listen

 

[chickens really]

It’s only a small 4 foot kiddie pool ( I think?) but it is deep ...

I just scoop it out with a bucket then dump the bottom bit , can I clean it with vinegar like I use for all the chickens water ?

The pekins are big and heavy , I put the four bricks back in , a ramp would take up too much room .

They are little stinkers just seeing how much I’ll help them look at this , hubby slammed a door and they all turned their heads to listen View attachment 1526828

Definitely won't drown.......

 

[Miss Lydia]

Nope won't drown but heavy weights with short legs may need extra help.