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Pond Safety Cover: Net vs. Chicken Wire, Aesthetics

New dug pond, liner, rocks, plants. Asks cover for animals/children: net or chicken wire? Ugly? How to secure?

Cover Options

Chicken wire on frame: Light, removable, covers whole pond. Not pretty but functional.
Bird netting (fruit tree type): Less visible, drape over 2x2 supports, anchor corners with rocks.
Wait & see: If no problems yet, don't cover prematurely.

Secure Methods

Frame (PVC/wood) over pond.
Rocks on edges.
Removable for viewing.

Beauty vs. safety trade-off. Assess real risk first.

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