debbie26pet Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 we are new to this and have got 4 runner ducks. we have had over 2 weeks now and loving them so funny to watch. the only thing we finding is there paddling pool water gets dirty very quick, but they still love it. how often do you change the water? i changed it fri, and i have emptied tonight to put fresh in in the morning, how often do you do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I've just googled this and the answer seems to be that you change it at least daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 We try to empty the pond daily - it always looks as if it needs emptying though - ducks are so mucky!! We have a drinker with a guard over which they can use to dunk their heads but not swim - this means they have clean water at all times. Ducks can get eye infections from dirty water. Katie Thear's 'Starting with Ducks' is a good reference book to get hold of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel2390 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hi Debbie, I have 2 Aylesburys that use a plastic sand pit style container as a pond. I have to change the water daily as unfortunately they do poop in it a lot!! It amazes me that I hardly ever have to change the straw in their house, they just don't poop in there for some reason, just everywhere else!! Regards, Rachel PS I must learn how to upload photos myself....have just been looking at one of the other threads on how to do this. I don't even seem able to attach any smilies!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 The jam pan I use to clean it daily once they went in their house at night..so messy! indie I find my chickens such a doddle to be truthful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChookKeeper Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have to admit to only changing my ducks water every week - it is pretty gross by the end of the week... but then... it looks pretty rough about 5 minutes after refilling it to They have a big drinker too... which was supposed to keep the water clean... they still manage to make it look a bit gross... but at least they can't swim/poo in it! That is one of the gravity fed ones, so it replaces the water as they drink it. It depends entirely on how much water you have. If you have a washing-up tub for them to paddle in, it'll need changing very often... if you have a lake... not so often My "pond" is 275 litres (approx. 60 gal) - and changing weekly seems fine. It would be better if I did it twice a week... but I don't have the time (it's rather a palaver, getting rid of all that water!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Got to say the natural pond in our garden due to lack of rain looks ok but it does pong! The ducks seem happy enough & I wont be emptying that out! Was cutting some trees today and the ducks were quacking away at me ..indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 my girl has started to find her voice, even caught my hubby talking to her telling her wow you and you rmum have lots in common, and she was answering back as well but wont admit that he gets on with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Its always amazed me that despite such filthy water containers and all our cleaning efforts how gleaming ducks seem to look! indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
