The Raven Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hi, i'm planning to get two buff orpington ducks, and was wondering what the best kind of pool could be for them? i can't have a pond, and according to the omlet guide that's a bad idea anyway. I my first thought was a rigid paddling pool, but it' hard to find one! i don't like ordering things online because all of the things i've ever ordered onling have never come. I looked in argos and they are all blow up. I'm lookig for something small, but enough room for two ducks.There was one rigid one i liked, but £18 is a bit much for a small paddling pool. There was one simple one which i like the look of, but it was inflatable. Would an inflatable one pop straightaway or would it be alright? If it had a kind of 'ramp' leaning against it to help the ducks get into it, would that help to stop it from popping? Here's what I was looking at: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3650512/Trail/searchtext%3EPADDLING+POOL.htm#pdpFullProductInformation If not, does anyone know something that would do the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 They'd pop an inflatable pool The 'sea shell' type kids paddling pool/sandpits seem very popular for ducks, I saw some in Tesco recently on offer for about £8 I think An option is to ask on Freecycle, so many people will have outgrown paddling pools in the shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks Just had an idea as I was typing this...what about a big plastic box (the kind you can get in 99p shops etc - the really big ones) dug halfway into the ground? That way when it gets dirty I can just take out most of the water with a jug, the lift out the box to empty and clean it....? Jst thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks Just had an idea as I was typing this...what about a big plastic box (the kind you can get in 99p shops etc - the really big ones) dug halfway into the ground? That way when it gets dirty I can just take out most of the water with a jug, the lift out the box to empty and clean it....? Jst thinking that would work yes the low ones you slide under a bed with a couple of bricks as a step would do without the hassle of digging it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 i don't like ordering things online because all of the things i've ever ordered onling have never come. Really!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I have 2 big tub trugs that I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 i don't like ordering things online because all of the things i've ever ordered onling have never come. Really!? Yes - and they were both from decent suppliers, too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoejames Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 How much did you want to spend? There are a few options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 How much did you want to spend? There are a few options... It's ok - I'll just use abig plastic box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
