Put their plastic pool by the pond and fill it. Great job on the pond!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

I can try that.

@justinaba3963

Ай бұрын

Yeah, that could help.

@lucinaramsey4705

Ай бұрын

Great idea.

@michellecoleman2597

Ай бұрын

Exactly what I came to say!!

@JoJo-eh5xi

Ай бұрын

I was hopping on to say the same thing. Nevertheless, I don’t think I would have taken on the task of making this beautiful pound. I really love your creativity and willingness to try and do all these amazing things. I never comment but I found your videos recently and I’ve really enjoyed your channel. I was amazed that you said you’re not a carpenter. I would not have guessed that. Thank you for the videos. They are so fun and informative :)

See me here holding my breath waiting to see the ducks go in the pond, and shouting 'take a couple up Chad and put them in and the rest will follow' 😂😂 Maybe put their old water baths near to the edge of the pond and that will help them to find it?

@MrTickingtime

Ай бұрын

Yes and buy a "FAKE" plastic duck..... let it stay in the water pond.

@HELENGodLoves

Ай бұрын

​@@MrTickingtime 😂 I don't know why but I envision one duck trying to win the heart of the dummy duck 🦆 LoL

The ducks will appreciate a ramp. Also if you ever have goslings they won't be able to get in and out of the water easy.

@sarahspooner5887

Ай бұрын

Yes same for little ducklings

Everything is scare to critters until they learn it's ok. Don't force it. Maybe give them just a few of their tubs back and every couple of days move them closer to the pond and remove one until your real close to the pond. Maybe then they'll figure it out. It has turned out very nice, I'm loving it!!! Be patient it will happen 🌞😊

What a lovely paradise youve created for these cute farm animals❤

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

You are so kind

The ducks are being cautious. One laid an egg, because anxious. They need coaxing and will eventually go in. Really nice job, looks so relaxing with the waterfall part. Can't wait to see them enjoying it. I was so happy for the geese!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Add P gravel to the bottom of the pond and around the edges. It should help P gravel. Tiny gravel. It might throw some lava rocks and some other interesting rocks around it as well in the bottom and around the sides. Fill in with the sand, play sand, but Kirk well 21:12

If you notice wild ducks can’t leave a lake until the lake is to so many feet in front of them. They can’t lift themselves up to fly. You might want to make a lower area for the duck to walk up and down into the water. Ducks realize they can’t get out of the pond. Some could drown. Ducks have shorter legs than your geese. Place flat stones and pea gravel around pond 5 or 6 ft. away from the water. Then the ducks and geese will keep the water clean and can get in or out. I would check with local wildlife rehabs around your area. They can tell you what to add.😊😊

The geese are so happy swimming away but it’s so delightfully to see your face happy 😃! Maybe just take one duck to go in first then the others will follow! They only know small plastic ponds! Well done Chad …

Fantastic pond Chad. So lovely to see how much fun the geese are having. Silly old ducks!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

The pond is beautiful, the ducks will eventually find it. Can’t wait to see them enjoying it.

Everything need Time. The Ducks will find out, and go in the Water. Sure. Great Job.

I have noticed that our ducks can’t go up steps or jump up on rocks. The person who commented saying to put in a ramp, that’s a good idea 😊

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

On the one side I laid flat stones almost in the water I think it’s about 2” so they can get out easily. Although the ducks can always flutter to get out too.

I'm here for the ducks!!! Also cats and dogs. Also the geese!!!

Rocks needs to be fully all around the pond

Great job with the pond tho' Seems there is nothing you can't build. It will look even more beautiful once you finish landscaping it and maybe add some more stones around the edge 😊❤💖💯

Don't worry about it. You did all you could do! Animals can be strange sometimes. I feel like they will eventually get in the pond!❤

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Yeah I know, they just need time to adjust.

@sharonanderson9632

Ай бұрын

Boxwood is toxic to ducks woll grow about 6 feet round or more.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

@@sharonanderson9632 really? That’s no good I didn’t know that.

Bring the plastic bath near the pound.

Pond is BEAUTIFUL!!!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

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Pond is beautiful and peaceful too with the waterfall. Fantastic job! 😊

Looks great Chad, good job! I doubt the ducks hate the pond, its probably more that they didn't realize what it is. Please don't be discouraged! Great video made my morning 🥰

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Of course not, they’ll love the pond. The ducks are just so used to those water bins.

At least the geese look happy ❤❤

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

They were loving it 😊

If you build it they will come. Eventually. Despair not. ❤️

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Haha YES!!! They came the next day.

YAY! Geese in the pond.. congrats on your work brother 👍😎

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Right on! Thanks

You can either funnel them in with barriers on both sides or move one of their old pools right up against the pond and fill it up. They'll get figure it out. You did a great job!!

Stayed up past my bedtime just to watch your video! ha Its a fantastic pond. The geese looked like they were having a good time. You should be proud. The ducks just need some time.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Haha thanks for watching so late 😝

I can envision 2 sheep dogs swimming this summer

So satisfying to see the geese get in the pond! how exciting! silly ducks...

Lol that's funny. Don't worry in time they will go in the pond.😂

Maybe a trail of food leading to the pond? Gosh, I am surprised they didn't go for it yet. They will. The geese looked so happy though swimming in a circle together. So sweet! Looks great too.

You might place a small ramp in and out of the pond and cover all of the plastic with the extra dirt and landscaping materials….you did a GREAT JOB building this pond… I’m impressed!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Right on! 🤙

@ZippedUpKitz

Ай бұрын

@@HiddenSpringFarm I cannot wait to see that pond, fully landscaped, and all of the water fowl enjoying it… I just hope that the geese don’t take it completely over and keep the ducks from being able to get into it… That would be really, really bad… Of course you could always build another one on the other side of all the trees ha ha ha ha ha

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

@@ZippedUpKitz I’ve noticed already that if I let them all out at the same time the geese go in first and the ducks wait until the geese are done. But I’ve also seen a few ducks swimming then a goose come in and the ducks just continue swimming. I’ll get some great footage either way though.

@ZippedUpKitz

Ай бұрын

@@HiddenSpringFarm awesome! I’m glad they are finally getting into the water! I want to visit your farm so badly… wish I lived closer! I'm in Oklahoma so it’s a bit of a drive lol….

They are going to enjoy the pond ❤🇯🇲

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

I think so too 😄

YaY!!! Come on ducks what's up!!!?? Lol ❤ the pond and your ducks will too, soon!!

The geese look so beautiful in the beautiful pond. Love the waterfall too. Great job Chad! They are so happy.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Agreed, so nice to see the contrast of their beautiful white feathers against the darkness of the water.

Believe me they will have to adjust to it then they will love it 😍

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Yes, agreed 😉

Silly ducks! The pond is beautiful!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

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Ducks hate change Takes a few days to adjust to anything new Try putting one of their water dishes closer to it Once they realize what it is you will struggle to get them out 😊

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

A few viewers have suggested that, I don’t know why I didn’t think of it but it seems logical

What a beautiful pond congratulations 🎈🎉🎊🍾

Well done BUD😛 Leave the ducks alone. They will go in the water when ready. No NETS. Remember what happened the last time you used a net on an animal. BUBBLES hates your GUTS 😱😱😱😱😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣 Have a good one

Well, I gotta admit those geese were absolutely gorgeous swimming around and dipping in that pond! ❤❤❤ You did a fantastic job with the pond! It will take trial and error, but you will perfect it. 🎉❤

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

YES!!! 👏 glad u liked it, lotsa fun.

Don't worry, They will figure it out when they are ready! Your pond is beautiful!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

I think so too! They’ll love it.

I had the same issue with mine. And like you, I also had water in small pans. I ended up putting their water containers right next to the pond. Our ducks eventually moved to the pond. Cheers

I wanna swim in that pond, lol 😄 beautiful work, Chad! Your vlogs are so heartwarming to watch

Cant wait for next episode

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Yay!! 👏

Try placing the little tubs next to the pond and they will see that it's safe

Use fencing to make a sort of funnel/path that goes directly to the pond, maybe! 🦆

What a beautiful pond!

If you had seen my goofy looking grin the entire time watching the geese in the pond, you would know this video is not a failure. The ducks will catch on eventually. I just love watching the duck parade going to and from their coop! You did a WONDERFUL job on the pond. It is beautiful!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

No failures here, it’s just some of my odd humour. The ducks tested out the pond the next day. Always just trying to make entertaining videos to catch that algorithm 😆

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I think the pond will look even better by the summer.

@carlapierle8623

Ай бұрын

@@HiddenSpringFarm Yes it will! I’m glad the ducks caught on the next day. 😂

@IzzyOnTheMove

Ай бұрын

Haha me too

awww, look at them trying to stir up grass from the bottom, silly geese.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

They were dunking their heads so deep eh

These geese look so much like swans, so beautiful!

I love the pond Your videos are so enjoyable to watch

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

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We enticed our ducks with a handful of peas, but its not something they can have too much of too often - due to the high niacin content. maybe a trail of peas leading into the pool and drop some into the water for them to dive out. They loved the frozen peas on hot days, my wife compared it to giving kids ice lollies on hot summers days.

Awesome pond for them.

Maybe use their old baths and line them up towards the pond

Move the blue pool closer to pond. You could fill until they find pond.

“Geese only pool hours” 😂 That’s a very nice pond you have there!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

YES!!! 👏 I like that 😂

Maybe they dont want to get stuck. i noticed the geese having a bit of trouble getting in and out. maybe a plank or long flat rockfor a ramp since there is a bit of a lip on all the edges. looks great and glad you got to play in the dirt.

You can fill with rocks around the pond to eliminate the mud Very nice work 🙌🙌

maybe use one of those decoy ducks hunters use? if you have it, then they might try it? dunno looks good, maybe more gravel on the sides? I kinda worry the ducks and geese get stuck in those nets, I hope not, but yeah well done, sorry the ladies are not interested yet, maybe they prefer to take dust baths

The only thing that could make that better is some minnows in there it would be a duck and geese Paradise but it already is really nice you did a great job

Absolutely love your videos! Enjoy all your animals. You do such a great job on anything you do on your farm. Looking forward to the next one.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

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I would totally catch some ducks with a fishnet and throw them in. Your pond rocks! You ARE as strong as an ox and clever too. So impressed. Throw 'em in haha!

That pond looks amazing.. I think the ducks were actually waiting to go in the little pools but they were empty, they are so used to the pools they have no clue they can go in the pond. eventually they will and they will love it.

a small trail of corn to the pond entrance

The pond looks fabulous with the border of flat rocks and the plants will fill in nicely. If you can grab a couple of ducks from their pen in the morning (especially if it’s still a little dark) you could plop them in and hopefully get the others to follow. You might want to pile some rocks against the edges inside the water so the ducks can push-off and up. -and for babies. Also - if you put some low fencing next to the black liner they can’t get out at that location. I had ducks for 20 years. 👏🏻🥳💚

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Our garden centres get going mid May so we’ll check out what we can do plants wise. Gonna be fun and hopefully make some interesting camera shots.

Amazing job! You really do look after all of your animals.

I’d try splashing the water a bit. They’ll see it and come on over. Loved this video!

@ToddBoehly0147

Ай бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing today? I hope 🤞 this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world 🌎 I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦 grow up in Fort Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask?

@ToddBoehly0147

Ай бұрын

Hello 👋 how are you doing today? I hope 🤞 this year brings happiness, peace and love all over the world 🌎 I’m originally from Canada 🇨🇦 grow up in Fort Worth Texas, currently living in Key West Florida. Where are you from if i may ask?

Looks great, they will love it!😊

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

I think so too!

hope you put big rocks where you want them to get out. you are such a caring person.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

I put flat rocks on the one side as level with the water as I can get it. They can flutter out too I’ve seen it.

Looking Good. Great 😊 job.

Looks really great! Love the water fall! 😊 Another benefit is that situating the pond next to the vegetable garden will improve the micro climate in the garden. The water holds the varmth from the day in the night.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

I didn’t think about the warmth I only thought of the fertile water for the garden 😄

Nice pond Chad. I think if the ducks get thirsty enough, they'll learn. Can you get a fake duck that quacks and put it in????? 🤔

Ha. Secure the edge and hide it or you'll lose it. The bird feet wont puncture the liner if you have pond liner.

Your grin is priceless what a great pond

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Always having fun 🤩

This is so AWESOME! Great work Chad!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Glad you like it! 😁

You're going to need to stack some rocks as a barrier on top of that liner.

OH NO, was waiting for this moment to see them happy and floating around. Maybe they need time

Love the pond. It will be fun for the ducks soon. Xx. Love olive as well xx

Get some of their favorite treats get some peas or lettuce and use that to lure them to the pond there are a bunch of lettuce in it that may work

Big Rocks on the unwanted side for entry and exit. The rocks will also protect the liner edge.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Yes I still have to do that, I’m running out of big rocks though I may have to use some stumps too.

😂 The geese adore your hard work and are planning to keep it for themselves 😂 LoL Might move the plastic pools a little closer to the pond 🤔

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

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Wow! Really nice job. This is so inspiring.

Looks great. Continue to update, especially on how the filtration system works with all of the duck and goose poop.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Aww thanks, will do.

Hi Chad fun video 🤗Your chuckle when the geese went into the pond made me chuckle 😅So glad you are selling shirts now🤗👍I will have to get the pink dexter tshirt❤

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Aww thnx, took me forever to figure out the merch thing but I’ll be talking about it soon. I hadn’t realized it would show up on the channel right away 😁

@VintageStylebyJo

Ай бұрын

@@HiddenSpringFarm thats so awesome 🤗👍

Set their little tubs close to the pond and leave them there. They should check them out and maybe see the pond water??

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

I did that the next day, seemed to work.

Nooice! STOC 😎

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

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🇦🇺Put gravel and larger stones where the geese want to get in. Later you can add grasses. It will stop the water getting muddy for now.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Exactly, gotta do something on that side either stones or stumps. I’m running out of stones so maybe a combo of both.

It’s going to be soooo beautiful when landscaped and grassed. The best part is going to be You and Darlin gardening with that gorgeous sound of the 💦 in the background 😘

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

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Good job guy!

Chad, great job. The pond is so nice. Don't worry the ducks will eventually get in there. I love the waterfall. What would be pretty, is have your wife put some colorful flowers somewhere around there and it will set the pond off. Great job. ❤😊

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Yes we’ll do that, trying to make it more natural. Too cold still but I personally like hydrangeas.

@cathymcgee1674

Ай бұрын

@@HiddenSpringFarm I know it will be beautiful.

Love your pond and what you have done . This has been hilarious 😅😅 Maybe put some of the old tubs next to the pond ?? I don't know . Hilarious . Thankyou , good luck . It'll work out .

That pond looks really nice, the ducks will eventually get in the more they see the geese having fun, and if not it's their loss haha.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

I thought for sure they would go in after a few hours, but nope. They’ve all been in now so it’s all good.

What a lovely pond. Great job!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

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Great video as always Well done with the pond. LOL The ducks are funny. They did not go in the pond. The geese Loved it. Thank you for sharing. Love and Blessings to you all. ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏 Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

I thought it may be interesting cause ducks are very habitual. They went in the next day and had some fun though.

@doriskuhberger8559

Ай бұрын

@@HiddenSpringFarm That is great news. Thank you for letting me know. 👍

amazing journey

I haven't watched the video till the end yet, but I think it's a matter of time before one of the dogs jump in. I thought I saw some longing eyes... 😊

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Haha maybe 😂

Wow im amazed at how well the pond looks. Great job!!!

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

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The pond looks great! Loved the cats (especially Dexter) supervising your work! 😂 The ducks and geese will be ready for summer! Also the waterfall feature gave some lovely asmr.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Yeah throughout the day the cats seek me out to investigate what I’m doing 😆

I think you need some sort of ramp that goes into the pond. Some animals that may fall in won't be able to get out the way the geese can. Goslings and ducklings probably won't be able to get out either, or struggle at the very least. Otherwise, it's looking good! As for the ducks, they'll get the idea eventually I'm sure.

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Well I put those flat type stones on the one side that makes it about 2 inches above the water, that’ll be fine for the birds I can always lay a log in there for other critters to escape.

I am so impressed with your beautiful Pond and I am hoping to do something like this one day for my baby ducks.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ you inspire me. Thank you

@HiddenSpringFarm

Ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks 🙏