Found someone to drain the pond via water pump and work on digging out the silt. They have a lot of experience which feels good.

Any suggestions on what to plant once dig out is complete to help with less erosion? Something geared towards deer. Our best thing we have found to grow fast is rye to get something up quickly mixed in with other seeds.

The pond does have a spring. Anything that should be needed to know about digging at the spring or not digging that matters? The spring was left alone when pond was originally dug out. Wasn't sure if a reason existed on that?

Eventually will be looking at aerators. We aren't by the farm all the time so looking at Windmill aerators. Any and all thoughts welcome.

Thanks for the help!!!!