monty Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Hi Folks We have 3 ducks. I bought one of the kids sand pits at the weekend. I used it as a pond for the ducks. it is dug in the ground so they can slide into it. unfortunatley when i am emptyed it, I cracked it down the side, done a local repair. Can any one think what i could use as a pond? I do not want to install a proper pond, just want something that is quite sturdy and also workable for me to empty as well as the ducks have a good time in the water. Any suggestions??????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 The domestic fowl trust sell a plastic tray like pond! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 We use the one from the DFT - the small one is easy to empty and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Lesley! (or any other duck keepers) how often do you all empty your pond and replace water? Mine seem to make it dirty so quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I think Lesley changesa it every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisHapp Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I have a shallow tub trug which works brilliantly as a pond - and yes, it needs changing everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I think Lesley changesa it every day. Lesley thinks Carl changes it every day! Ours always looks disgusting - they make a mess in it as soon as the water is changed That is why we've changed from the big pond to the small pond. We're looking at making a garden pond for them - but I don't know what that might be like as you can't empty one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisHapp Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 although I am using a tub trug at the moment, the best 'pond' arrangement I had was one of those pond shell type things you can get from a garden centre. We dug a hole which we lined with pebbles (to assist draining) and then the 'pond' just sat on top. It was light enough to lift slightly and drain the water. When emptied it was then simple enough to lift out entirely, scrub clean with virkon or similar, place back in the hole and refill. Those ponds are also good because they have little 'shelves' which helped the ducks get out easily! Originally, the ducks had use of a larger pond with a liner which a previous owner of our house had installed. It became disgusting very quickly and was very, very difficult and time consuming to drain and clean. Quite foul in fact! MH x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Ah! - thanks MH - I'll give the pond another think then. I knew someone had posted about the base of stones etc. - couldn't remember where I'd seen it I'll try that i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...