Homeade duck pond

[Pekin duck mom]

Anyone know how to do this??? I'm very interested in trying it!!

 

[Weeg]

I love DIY ponds! I have one, but it is basically a hole with our well running to it constantly. I would love to to try something pretty like these below! With a stable base that won't absorb water. That is key. I highly recommend these simple tire ponds! Plus you can reuse and old tire! Look at the video below for a tutorial!

You can do it with multiple tires too, like in these pics-

 

[BReeder!]

I already have the pond. I'm working on filtration now. I have a fairly new thread on that topic here. As for the pond, I recommend an EPDM liner if you want it to hold up. Another tip, dig the pond low enough so that the ducks cannot stand in it. 18" will do, although mine is 4ft, but that's to be below the freeze line to leverage the thermal energy and insulation of the ground. If the can stand on any part of the liner, protect it with a layer of smooth gravel to keep their nails from poking holes. EPDM is strong, even it can get a hole. Another factor is overall size. Do you want a small pond you drain and refill often or a larger pond you can filter to conserve water.

 

[LittleGreyFarm]

We set a 8ft x 3ft x 2ft stock tank into the ground, and I am still building up the rocks around it, but we drain and refill every week or two weeks depending on how dirty it gets! I use a sump pump to drain it, using the dirty water to water/fertilize my gardens. I only have four ducks, but they dirty this size pond pretty quickly, so definitely take the size of your flock into consideration!

 

[Pekin duck mom]

I love DIY ponds! I have one, but it is basically a hole with our well running to it constantly. I would love to to try something pretty like these below! With a stable base that won't absorb water. That is key. I highly recommend these simple tire ponds! Plus you can reuse and old tire! Look at the video below for a tutorial!
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You can do it with multiple tires too, like in these pics-
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Wow!! That is a pretty good idea!! I haven't heard of that! Thank you so much!!!

 

[Pekin duck mom]

I already have the pond. I'm working on filtration now. I have a fairly new thread on that topic here. As for the pond, I recommend an EPDM liner if you want it to hold up. Another tip, dig the pond low enough so that the ducks cannot stand in it. 18" will do, although mine is 4ft, but that's to be below the freeze line to leverage the thermal energy and insulation of the ground. If the can stand on any part of the liner, protect it with a layer of smooth gravel to keep their nails from poking holes. EPDM is strong, even it can get a hole. Another factor is overall size. Do you want a small pond you drain and refill often or a larger pond you can filter to conserve water.

I prefer one I can drain. That's a good idea!

 

[Pekin duck mom]

We set a 8ft x 3ft x 2ft stock tank into the ground, and I am still building up the rocks around it, but we drain and refill every week or two weeks depending on how dirty it gets! I use a sump pump to drain it, using the dirty water to water/fertilize my gardens. I only have four ducks, but they dirty this size pond pretty quickly, so definitely take the size of your flock into consideration!

Yes!! They do!! I have 4 ducks and their is still a dirty pond constantly! I thought about getting a kiddie pool but I'd have to wait till summer! My ducks CAN NOT wait that long!

 

[BReeder!]

I prefer one I can drain. That's a good idea!

If you want to drain the pond, you could add a bulk head and attach pvc with a valve. This works for above ground ponds to drain them without a pump. Above ground ponds can freeze solid in winter here though, or require heaters stock tank heaters that pose added cost and risk. If your area doesn't freeze in winter, above ground is the easiest way to go though.

 

[Weeg]

I prefer one I can drain. That's a good idea!

You can probably punch a hole in the tire, attach a pipe and make a ditch for that in the ground, then bury it. Then you can unplug the drain and the water will drain out when you want to. The pipe can come up out of the ground somewhere in the bushes, or away from the coop so water doesn't flood the coop. Hope you find a pond that works for you!