Pond for ducks

[RollinWithTheStones]

I have two ducks and we picked up an old tub insert. I plan on building a base for the tub and putting in a drain with a shut off valve. That way I can drain the water and use it as fertilizer then refil the bath tub. I can also put some pond plants in the tub and some minnows to keep my duckies happy.

 

[GoldDogsMom]

I have two ducks and we picked up an old tub insert. I plan on building a base for the tub and putting in a drain with a shut off valve. That way I can drain the water and use it as fertilizer then refil the bath tub. I can also put some pond plants in the tub and some minnows to keep my duckies happy.

I would love to see this when finished! Sounds like a great plan!

 

[GoldDogsMom]

stonefamily-just looked at the video of your ducks on you tube-so cute! Love the little rubber ducky with them!

 

[ducklucky]

Just be careful with the dogs, our goldens (2 girls, sisters same mum and pop, different litters, Teddie and Keelie) love to drink out of the kiddie pool, but always have tummy upset later on, conveniently in the middle of the night. A little is okay, but you know how goldens love to lap it up, and feel they actually HAVE to, they want to be part of the fun, if the ducks can have it, why can't they? Just sayin', it will cause tummy upset, temporary, but a pain at 2 a.m. And it will last for hours, so once it starts, be ready to let them out every half hour to hour, they will get the trots. Just try to limit them and give them a fresh water supply the ducks can't get to to dilute what they've ingested.

Your pups are gorgeous, and I don't care what anyone says about goldens (people call them the stupidest dog on earth) will never have any other breed, ever (have had boxers, Irish, mutts). Loyal, loving, obedient, faithful. A big bowl of butterscotch puddin' love. If you have a good breeder, which we were fortunate to have, you get a quality child, er, pup LOL. People should stay away from non-reputable breeders, and always ask to see the parents. We chose ours from someone who was just starting out breeding, saw mom and dad, so obedient and socialized, they would just say "up" and dad would sit on the bar stool. From the ground with no help, and he was a big boy. Went back 2 years later and got a second one, and now after 5 years, are hankering for a third, will have to give her a call and see if she is still into it, she knew what she was doing, and they are nice dark color, not the white ones they are breeding out now. They get along famously with the ducks and chickens, even when they are day old, they are very protective. People have to know, these dogs need space and exercise, and lots of it. We don't want obese doggies, and they will tend to get lazy if allowed to. Not fair to have them in a city unless you have a park or someplace to take them for exercise EVERY day. It is a commitment, and that's why so many end up in shelters

Must have a good supply of tennis balls, gosh how they love them. Bought a case online for dirt cheap, they were like 20 cents a piece, a lifetime supply (I hope). It was a good investment. In the spring when the snow melts it looks like a big polka dotted piece of fabric, and we're talking like 5 acres of cleared land, but we find them everywhere, in the tree branches because we use the thrower, they are better at retrieving than we are at throwing, but sometimes the snow is so deep the ball sinks in, and even tho they know it's there, they want their instant gratification and will bark for a new one. Pick up about 50 every spring.

But they do get along famously with the feathered ones, and will actually corral them for us. And always, always on the lookout and protecting them. They know which squawks or quacks are egg laying or danger and will pick it up well before we do, even in the middle of the night. They love their little bros and sisses. Had a rooster that Teddi, the elder, used to play tag with, she would go after him in play, he would turn around and chase her, and repeat, repeat. It was a game she played with him, the rooster did get her good once, so there was a healthy respect there. But she still wanted to play the game, and so did he. They love the little chicks and ducklings, they just want to sit and watch them and will lick them actually. Always sorry we did not breed Teddi, she would have been an excellent mum, she just has it, you know? The younger one Keeley is kinda just a sweet pea, she follows her big sister and just wants love, love, love all the time. Can see why people who don't have the time and patience give these dogs up, they need and REQUIRE a lot of attention. You sound like a great animal mum, and wish you tons of luck with all of your feathered and furry ones.

Will be getting new chicks here soon, ours are approaching 3-4 years, and altho still laying, know when spring comes and the fox are out and about to feed their kits, we will lose a few, so time to replenish. Excited for the dogs, they love it when new babies arrive, think more excited than we are. Good luck with all, you sound like you know what you're doing, and this is a great forum if you ever have problems with ANYTHING, there is always someone who has an answer to even the most bizarre questions. A five star site, for sure.

 

[michellers]

Anybody use a farm stock tank before? I was at TSC today and as I walked by, seemed like a decent option. Thicker sides and some even have a drain near the bottom as it is. How deep should a pond be for a couple ducks? I'm planning on utilizing rain water and my hose to fill it and then drain the used water into my garden.


My original idea was to build up an elevated area for a preformed pond, so that I can use gravity to drain it. I would drill and tap a drain/hose into the bottom.

 

[gryeyes]

Most pre-formed pond liners are 18 inches deep, which is sufficient depth. I like two feet deep because I also have two geese, so I have a round 300 gallon stock for the waterfowl to use as a pond.

I have plans to build a 10 by 15 foot, two feet deep pond, though. (For 23 ducks.... And those two big ganders.)

 

[cosbackyard]

Michellers,
I was thinking of trying something similar. Home depot has a 35 gallon rigid pond:


It's just over 3' across, which is big enough for my three ducks to splash in. And at 35 bucks it's not too pricey.
I'd just build a brick terrace up to the lip, put in a drain and run the water out to the garden. Probably have to change it every couple of days, though.

 

[tadpole98]

Just be careful with the dogs, our goldens (2 girls, sisters same mum and pop, different litters, Teddie and Keelie) love to drink out of the kiddie pool, but always have tummy upset later on, conveniently in the middle of the night. A little is okay, but you know how goldens love to lap it up, and feel they actually HAVE to, they want to be part of the fun, if the ducks can have it, why can't they? Just sayin', it will cause tummy upset, temporary, but a pain at 2 a.m. And it will last for hours, so once it starts, be ready to let them out every half hour to hour, they will get the trots. Just try to limit them and give them a fresh water supply the ducks can't get to to dilute what they've ingested.

Your pups are gorgeous, and I don't care what anyone says about goldens (people call them the stupidest dog on earth) will never have any other breed, ever (have had boxers, Irish, mutts). Loyal, loving, obedient, faithful. A big bowl of butterscotch puddin' love. If you have a good breeder, which we were fortunate to have, you get a quality child, er, pup LOL. People should stay away from non-reputable breeders, and always ask to see the parents. We chose ours from someone who was just starting out breeding, saw mom and dad, so obedient and socialized, they would just say "up" and dad would sit on the bar stool. From the ground with no help, and he was a big boy. Went back 2 years later and got a second one, and now after 5 years, are hankering for a third, will have to give her a call and see if she is still into it, she knew what she was doing, and they are nice dark color, not the white ones they are breeding out now. They get along famously with the ducks and chickens, even when they are day old, they are very protective. People have to know, these dogs need space and exercise, and lots of it. We don't want obese doggies, and they will tend to get lazy if allowed to. Not fair to have them in a city unless you have a park or someplace to take them for exercise EVERY day. It is a commitment, and that's why so many end up in shelters

Must have a good supply of tennis balls, gosh how they love them. Bought a case online for dirt cheap, they were like 20 cents a piece, a lifetime supply (I hope). It was a good investment. In the spring when the snow melts it looks like a big polka dotted piece of fabric, and we're talking like 5 acres of cleared land, but we find them everywhere, in the tree branches because we use the thrower, they are better at retrieving than we are at throwing, but sometimes the snow is so deep the ball sinks in, and even tho they know it's there, they want their instant gratification and will bark for a new one. Pick up about 50 every spring.

But they do get along famously with the feathered ones, and will actually corral them for us. And always, always on the lookout and protecting them. They know which squawks or quacks are egg laying or danger and will pick it up well before we do, even in the middle of the night. They love their little bros and sisses. Had a rooster that Teddi, the elder, used to play tag with, she would go after him in play, he would turn around and chase her, and repeat, repeat. It was a game she played with him, the rooster did get her good once, so there was a healthy respect there. But she still wanted to play the game, and so did he. They love the little chicks and ducklings, they just want to sit and watch them and will lick them actually. Always sorry we did not breed Teddi, she would have been an excellent mum, she just has it, you know? The younger one Keeley is kinda just a sweet pea, she follows her big sister and just wants love, love, love all the time. Can see why people who don't have the time and patience give these dogs up, they need and REQUIRE a lot of attention. You sound like a great animal mum, and wish you tons of luck with all of your feathered and furry ones.

Will be getting new chicks here soon, ours are approaching 3-4 years, and altho still laying, know when spring comes and the fox are out and about to feed their kits, we will lose a few, so time to replenish. Excited for the dogs, they love it when new babies arrive, think more excited than we are. Good luck with all, you sound like you know what you're doing, and this is a great forum if you ever have problems with ANYTHING, there is always someone who has an answer to even the most bizarre questions. A five star site, for sure.

I dont get how so many goldens end up in shelters, they are the sweetest things ever! although its hard to sleep at night with annie because she snores. so. stinking. LOUD!!

when she isnt snoring shes licking her stomach (ill tell ya what, she tries to make it sound as wet and slobbery as she can)

or, like shes doing right now, chewing on her feet. She has allergies all year round, and her feet get it worst. Cant make her stop. :/
just one case? I will tell you what, Annie could go through 10 tennis balls a day if we let her. She gets one, two seconds later shes looking all sad because its in shreds. For Christmas, we would always have to put her present under the tree no sooner than when we wanted her to have it. Dont ask me why, but she knows which present is hers. its not like they smell any different.

she will just go over there and gently pick up her present and every so quietly she hides somewhere and rips off the wrapping and shreds the present. the first few years we didnt know what happened to her present. it was just gone when we were going to give it to her. later we found she went into a corner of the basement and 'killed' it.

oh annie!

 

[GoldDogsMom]

Ducklucky-agreed about the tennis balls, I order mine by the bucketfull! My FIL used to work next to a public tennis court and would pick up discarded/lost tennis balls and bring them home for my "kids"! Goldens are the best! I love to watch my Leilani play with the ducks-they actually charge her when she turns her back to them, it's hilarious!

Tadpole-So funny how our Goldens can snore! What do you do for Annie's allergies? My Maui has allergies and I give him benadryl-otherwise he will scratch and lick himself raw in spots!

I completely understand how she searches out and finds her presents-One year my MIL hung stockings with the dogs' presents in them and my Kona just sat there staring up at them until I relented and gave him something out of his!

 

[tadpole98]

Ducklucky-agreed about the tennis balls, I order mine by the bucketfull! My FIL used to work next to a public tennis court and would pick up discarded/lost tennis balls and bring them home for my "kids"! Goldens are the best! I love to watch my Leilani play with the ducks-they actually charge her when she turns her back to them, it's hilarious!

Tadpole-So funny how our Goldens can snore! What do you do for Annie's allergies? My Maui has allergies and I give him benadryl-otherwise he will scratch and lick himself raw in spots!

I completely understand how she searches out and finds her presents-One year my MIL hung stockings with the dogs' presents in them and my Kona just sat there staring up at them until I relented and gave him something out of his!

we dont give her wheat, raw meat, and something else.
Olive leaf extract pill opened up and dumped in warm water, dab that on her raw spots, and it helps!
on her tummy we put baking soda water on her and it keeps her licking on it down which makes it less clammy.

shes a good dog, but no matter what we do, we cant get her to not bite her feet so they have a bunch of bald spots, or lick her stomach (more than usual) or scratch around her eyes which makes them all scabby. even the vets stuff doesnt work.