Should I take Baby Toads out of Old Pool?

Posted on September 27, 2009 by admin

I have thousands of Baby toads. I have an old pool that is more like a pond that is now filled with literally thousands of baby toads. The problem is they can’t get out of the pool. SHould I try to take them out or leave them in there?
There are thousands, I can’t build a home for them. My question is are they better off in the pool or out in the woods. SHould I take them to a local pond or something?

if they are stuck, take them out. if you like them, why not make a shallow little pond in your yard with some veggies to attract food and nice shade? we get turtles every year and set aside the area where she lays eggs for her with lots of fruit and veggies and things that attract bugs for the babies. it doesn’t really look out of place and they aren’t much of a nuisance. maybe your toads will stick around and croak you to sleep this summer!

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3 Responses to Should I take Baby Toads out of Old Pool?

  1. Allie says:
    September 27, 2009 at 10:33 am

    Find a bucket to put them in…….make them a little home…..:^)
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  2. mami l3 says:
    September 27, 2009 at 11:03 am

    if they are stuck, take them out. if you like them, why not make a shallow little pond in your yard with some veggies to attract food and nice shade? we get turtles every year and set aside the area where she lays eggs for her with lots of fruit and veggies and things that attract bugs for the babies. it doesn’t really look out of place and they aren’t much of a nuisance. maybe your toads will stick around and croak you to sleep this summer!
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  3. brian_sue69 says:
    September 27, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Hi. In the UK it is illegal to disturb or redistribute some species of frog/toad. You can however ‘encourage’ them to find where they want to live.
    When we have frogs in our pond I put a small wood ‘ramp’ in to below water level leading to some bushy cover. This enables them to decide where the best living and feeding conditions are. Once they start running out of food in your pool they will look for a way out.
    The other problem is that they will come back to the same pool to breed when they are old enough, so i’d check with local wildlife authorities to see if there are any regulations on the particular species you have – you never know, they may be rare (or a reportable pest).
    I’d be intersted to find out how you get on, so drop me an e-mail if you have time.
    Brian.
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