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What are my options with a duck pond?
I have three ducklings, and while they grow I'm busy planning out and building their habitat. One of the things I want to include for their enrichment is a pond.
Most of the information I'm reading is confusing and contradictory. So I'm looking for people with first hand experience.
The pond would be stagnant as its too far out to reach power to. What are some other things I can do with it to help with cleanliness and create a habitat they will enjoy? Are there fish that do well in still water?
Are fish even a realistic idea? Obviously I can't put chemicals in the water for the fish, I don't want to harm the environment or the ducks....
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- ChristineLv 75 years agoFavorite Answer
Catfish tend to do well in such places. They will help keep it clean, too. I suggest when you are building your pond, that you install a small island in the center for them to nest on. That way, coyotes, foxes, dogs, cats, raccoons, weasels and the like will not be able to reach your ducks and kill them. Some water plants will also help aerate the water (check with your local fishery and wildlife department for recommendations both for fish species and plants).
