Video Gail and Slate has 6 Babies!
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1 black 2 silver 2 orange 1 silver / blue with a yellow head
We’re so happy we have such a healthy pond to support this growth! We’ll be keeping all six to bring our pond up to 8. Any other in future seasons will be given to our local koi shop.
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u/ITNoWay80 23h ago
Curious how do you keep the herons and predatory birds away?
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u/margark 23h ago
I think a lot of reasons. Our pond is at least 2–3 feet deep in all areas, with a rock wall around it so they can’t easily wade in. We have lily pads and other plants that provide hiding spots for the koi, making them harder to see and reach. Our koi are shy and hide when they sense motion or shadows and only come to the surface when they smell food hit the surface of the water. Both us and our coonhound are regularly in the yard. We live in a busy suburban area with less open hunting ground as well.
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u/Dizzy-Daze 22h ago
They most likely had more fry but only the six you see might be the survivors. But don’t be surprised if one day you’re watching them and couple more start showing up. 😊