Some things to keep in mind.
1. An overwhelming # of the eggs will be eaten prior to hatching.
2. Upon hatching, if the pond isn't really fertile, the fry starve to death.
3. A huge # of fry are eaten as fry.
I think you would be lucky to get over 3 to 5% in an unfed pond. However, with you feeding, it will probably be more.
It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa
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