Author: JillJill
Date: Sep 7, 2008 01:02
A.Lee wrote:
> I'm debating whether to dig a pond in my garden for my ducks.
> I've currently got 5, 3 aylesburys and 2 runners.
> None are big water fans, though they do occasionally have a splash in
> the baby bath I have in the garden.
We have found that, if they are given good water, that there is little
difference between the breeds, our Runners have always loved the water just
as much as other breeds.
All our ducks are into their ponds first thing and spend much of the day in
and out.
>
> If I dig a pond, firstly, how deep should it be?
Go deeper first, 3-4 feet is good, as the birds wil fill it in gradually
with their working away at the backs.
5 - 6 feet across is good, they will make it broader and shallower in time.
> Secondly, will it get stagnant?
If there is no running water into it and out - YES.
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