What to put around pond ?

[Anonymous]

Hi i have had my ducks now for about 4 months & i have a raised pond with a ramp for them to swim in. The area around there pond is now becoming pretty muddy What can i put down around there pond to help reduce the muddy area ? I was thinking of gravel but am worried any sharp bits might hurt there web feet ? Any suggestions would be great thanks

John

 

[Davidd]

Hello, some people use gravel- but you can get round small pebbles or shingle which have no sharp edges- it's more expensive but better for their feet
regards, David

 

[Anonymous]

Hi David

Thanks for your reply I popped out this morning to have a look round B&Q & managed to find some cheap smooth rounded value gravel which look like small round pebbles. Have just now put down 4 bags & it makes the mud look better already The ducks seem weary of it for now & are keeping off it but hopefully they should get used to it in time. Thanks for your help.
John

 

[rita]

hi we have laid our pond on concrete slabs about 12 slabs have been put down with the plastic pond on top and i hose it down when it gets to much poo on it, keeps it looking nice and clean, does work well and they have a pop hole that leads them out onto the grass which has been kept nice for the moment.