all of my photos are on my phone, and I'm using my laptop now... but the ducks are moved as of yesterday! they love the new pool, and it is huge! 300 gallons, 26" deep, 66" across (it's not round, 2 flat sides, 2 rounded). I was looking at another one, 72" round, 18" deep, 250 gallons, but this one was $100 cheaper!
today, they mastered the ramp, and getting out of the pool on their own. I was going to build a step with a pile of paver stones, but I had an idea...and it works (til it gets really gross anyway) I had a set of dog steps for getting into bed. the dogs won't go anywhere near it. it collapses for storage and looks more like a ladder. I bolted it to the side of the pool, ladder style. the 2nd step is just below the surface so, easy peasy.
I still have to weatherproof the wood, but since it's redwood, I don't have to hurry like if it was pine...