Backyard swimming pool for geese

[chloe11]

I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for what I can use as a small pool for my goose to bath in? I have been using a kid sized paddling pool currently but the plastic becomes brittle and splits after 2-3 months in the sun. I'd preferably like something I can tip out to clean but open to all ideas. I'm in the UK if you happen to know where I can buy it too.

 

[My2butterflies]

You can use lots of things.
Dog pools, livestock water tub, preformed pond liner, or a stock tank. I’m not familiar with uk stores, so I can’t make any suggestions there:/

 

[HKG]

I just use a small kiddie pool.

 

[chloe11]

I've found lots of hard plastic buckets/pools but I'd like to be able to tip it out and most are too big to tip out and for the goose to get in by himself.

 

[chloe11]

I've found lots of hard plastic buckets/pools but I'd like to be able to tip it out and most are too big to tip out and for the goose to get in by himself.

 

[Goosebaby]

Baby pools for me, I just replace them when they’re spent.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

@chloe11 How handy are you?
I got some huge kiddie swimming pools my geese love. Then my husband drilled one hole on the side close to the bottom and put in a honey gate. Then you can open the honey gate and the water and poop will drain out. It's a huge drain so stuff doesn't clog it up.
I'm the one with the ideas my husbands the one with the tools to make it happen, but I could have done this on my own.
Here's the honey gates on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/PAGOW-Extrac...5TY6/ref=dp_prsubs_3?pd_rd_i=B08C4P5TY6&psc=1

 

[coramdayo]

@chloe11 How handy are you?
I got some huge kiddie swimming pools my geese love. Then my husband drilled one hole on the side close to the bottom and put in a honey gate. Then you can open the honey gate and the water and poop will drain out. It's a huge drain so stuff doesn't clog it up.
I'm the one with the ideas my husbands the one with the tools to make it happen, but I could have done this on my own.
Here's the honey gates on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/PAGOW-Extrac...5TY6/ref=dp_prsubs_3?pd_rd_i=B08C4P5TY6&psc=1
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Ohhhh, my hubby and I have been talking about adding something like this to our kiddie pool for our goose - thanks for this link!!!

 

[Smiles-N-Sunshine]

I'm really loving this stock tank from Rubbermaid! I use it for ducks, but it seems to be built strong enough for a bull or horse to kick it hard and be just fine. I went with the 300 US gallon version, and will add a pond pump and filter, but I imagine the smaller ones could be drained and refilled like a kiddie pool. It's expensive in my opinion, but "buy once cry once" as they say.

Here's a link to an online retailer that serves the UK:

https://www.raptorsupplies.com/pd/rubbermaid/fg424500bla

 

[JanR1]

I've found lots of hard plastic buckets/pools but I'd like to be able to tip it out and most are too big to tip out and for the goose to get in by himself.

First let me say I haven't tried this product as I just found it on TSC website, It sounds great and could be very helpful for tanks that are too large to tip and drain. "Stock Tank Secret Stock Tank Treatment, 2 oz., 1015. It's easy to use and lasts for up to two months. Completely safe and effective treatment that contains no chemicals, pesticides or herbicides and has no toxic side effects."
I have geese also and currently have a small pool for them. For those of us that have geese the ick in the bottom of the pool is a challenge. I'm thinking of getting a stock tank and I think it will help with the leaking I'm having with my current pool.