Duck Poop

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    Hi all, just signed up for help and advice as well as reading all the great information contained within. Been dabbling in the garden for a while, but just lately taking it more serious. Love my greenhouse in N/E Scotland

    Can anyone tell me if the water from our duck pond can be used as a fertiliser for the grow bags in my greenhouse please?
     
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    Are there any fish in the pond, or is it only ducks? The reason that I ask is that if there are fish (and a filter) then there is a good chance it will have a nice stock of nitrifying bacteria that helps break down the waste and convert the ammonia.

    Google aquarium nitrogen cycle and you will get an idea.

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    Why thank you mr controller. No, no fish, just half an IBC container that “needs” emptying and refilling every week in summer. Just seems a waste of possibly good fertiliser as they seem to go to the water to poop. Always a good sludge at the bottom too. Wondered if the water would be usable, or even trying to scoop some onto my new compost heap?
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    I don't often get 'Mr' around these parts :heehee:

    I wouldn't use it directly on plants as it could contain high amounts of ammonia - however, I would definitely add it to your compost heap and let it compost down :) The process of rotting down manure (be it horse or duck) must be quite close to the aquarium cycle I think (you quite often hear of 'well rotted manure' being used around the garden for example) so the ammonia must be broken down into high nitrogen material that your plants will love.
     
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    Thank you, as long as I’m not wasting it anymore. But they are really good producers!
     
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      Welcome to Gardeners Corner. :) North East Scotland, not to far away from me?
       
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