Many gardeners help our feathered friends out in winter with a bird feeder. But birds also need water, especially in a frozen landscape. There are numerous electric bird bather heater designs for purchase, but you can also DIY your own in a regular bird bath. A heated bird bath insert will ensure thawed water for animals. You might even try a cordless bird bath heater that relies upon solar energy to keep water from freezing. Tips on Heated Birdbaths The shape and where you place the bath are important. A gentle sloping basin will allow you to more easily clean the bowl. This is important because fecal matter, feathers, feed, and other foreign objects will make the water unclean to drink. Some advocate putting sand or rocks in the bottom of the basin, so bird’s claws have a purchase, but this is negotiable. What is important is having a non-slip […]
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