Ducks in garden

I have 2 small ducks and since having them I havent seen a slug or snail in 2 years. :gnthb:
My question concerns the water I frequently pump out of their pond. They poop alot in it.
Has anyone tried using this water to feed plants , or would it be to strong and kill plants, Im on a water meter so it would be good if I didnt have to throw it down the drain.

 

Probably too strong and ammoniac (is that a word?) if fresh, but then again if it's been lurking and mixing with water, then I don't know...

Could you sieve and store it for a while - I know chicken droppings break down quite quicklt, especially when mixed with the hemp based bedding?

 

Be careful if you are emptying the duck pond water down the storm drain - this is only meant for rainwater and the like. You need to use the waste drain, that takes proper sewage so it will be treated accordingly.

 

My rainwater gulleys lead to the same manhole as sewage

 

I have used the occasional watering can full from our duck pond on the garden. I have used it on anything other than root veges - last year i used it in the greenhouse for tomatoe plants, cucumbers and peppers - as that's what was growing in the greenhouse up back where the duck pond is. To be honest, I never thought about the nitrogen level in it but can't say I had any problems. I've eaten the vege and am still here........

 

Don't for goodness sake waste it. It will be nitrogen rich and great for feeding leafy veg.

 

Great, thats what I was hoping for. Guess I'll have to experiment a bit to find a strength that doesnt overwhelm my plants. Thanks all.