Plans for getting used to water

Yesterday I purchased a  kiddie pool with a slide for Alfalfa.  Of course, our duckling will not be sliding into the pool, but I thought the slide would make a substitute ramp so he can come out of the water if he gets too tired.  Yes, we found out that ducklings can drown if they become exhausted and have no means of getting out of the water.  It takes time to build up strength and also the waterproofing that comes with acquiring feathers and the oil gland to oil the feathers for waterproofing.