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Green Water in 220-Gal Duck Pond: Barley Bales, No Plants

Duck Pond Green? Barley Bales Are the Answer

Ducks eat all plants. Barley bales (brick-sized) sink in bottom, release anti-algae compounds. No fish = no toxicity concerns. Replace as they decompose.

Avoid chemicals — ducks drink the water.

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