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Posted: Jul/21/2005 2:21 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by Papa2mykids Empty your bath every couple days or pour a cap of bleach in at night to kill off larvea.If the bath is being used, Skitters wont be a problem. Ron http://www.backyardbirdingtips.com/ Hi Ron, I get your newsletter every week but didn't know you were on GG. This is great. |
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Posted: Jul/21/2005 1:47 PM PST
Quote: Gosh! I like that where did you say you got that at? I need the walking stones across it and girl that would look so good in the new flower bed,I got to find one,very good picture of it too! Bye Rita
Originally posted by Ninepatch I have a very small gardening space and just got my first real birdbath today. It's resin with the chains already attached. It's made to look like a little pond with a row of stones across it. I'm hanging it from a 1/2 sized sheppards crook so it's nestled among flowers but not too far from the pine tree. I got 2 of them ($3 each - I love Marcs!) and put one in the pine tree as a feeder with cracked corn in it. When I can get a better feeded, read that learn more, I'm going to use the second pond w/stones feeder for a butterfly hole - eassy to keep mud, and stones all around for them to sunbathe on. Also - the whole setup, including 2 birdbaths, cost me $10 (caught the crook 50% at JoAnn Fabrics.)  I've had a glazed pottery saucer (about 12") on an overturned bowl sitting in my rosebed area. I never see anyone sitting on it, but it does get emptied daily, so someone must be stopping by.  |
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Posted: Jun/26/2005 2:23 AM PST
Foz: No, I could care less what it looks like, so long as it is easy to clean and maneuver (meaning carrying it home and putting it in the right spot in my yard), dosen't fall over or rust, and is liked by the birds! I've searched on birdbaths.com but their bestsellers are mostly ones that would rust. Their top rated bird bath is about $105 (a little steep for me) which is a "solar bird bath fountain." I don't know yet if I want to go that high. Plus, I think it looks difficult to clean (with the fountain in the middle). And it is resin. Whether that is good or not, I don't know. People say the resin is difficult to clean, as it scratches. Also, do most people put their bird baths inside for the winter? Will the plastic harden and crack in the freezing cold we get here in NJ? I can always put the plastic bath in the garage, wherein the ceramic might have to stay outside all winter. I'm sorry to be asking so many questions....... Thanks! DonnaMarieNJ |
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Posted: Jun/26/2005 2:44 AM PST
i have a cement birdbath embedded with pea gravel. it looks really neat but mostly it's bird friendly. in the Fall i dump out all the water from the basin which weighs about 7-8 lbs. and lean it against the pedestal for the winter. so far, no problems and i've had it for years. a large ceramic pot base or saucer wouldn't even be that heavy. i'm not sure how much you're able to lift, tho. plastic should be able to stay out all winter w/o problems. i would think resin would be all right, too. resin is usually the lightest weight but i don't know if it's hard to keep clean or not. |
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Posted: Jun/26/2005 3:31 AM PST
I have a very small gardening space and just got my first real birdbath today. It's resin with the chains already attached. It's made to look like a little pond with a row of stones across it. I'm hanging it from a 1/2 sized sheppards crook so it's nestled among flowers but not too far from the pine tree. I got 2 of them ($3 each - I love Marcs!) and put one in the pine tree as a feeder with cracked corn in it. When I can get a better feeded, read that learn more, I'm going to use the second pond w/stones feeder for a butterfly hole - eassy to keep mud, and stones all around for them to sunbathe on. Also - the whole setup, including 2 birdbaths, cost me $10 (caught the crook 50% at JoAnn Fabrics.) I've had a glazed pottery saucer (about 12") on an overturned bowl sitting in my rosebed area. I never see anyone sitting on it, but it does get emptied daily, so someone must be stopping by.
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Posted: Jun/26/2005 4:54 AM PST
I have 3 bird baths in my yard one is from a garden shop and the other 2 are glay pot dishes they sit on stumps and the birds don't care what there made of just as long as they can get a drink or take a bath I don't have a problem with mosquitos the Robins sit on the side of the dish and eat the little buggers I wash it out once a week and the can see if there are any cats around they don't care if the dog is watching ________________________________ Garden Bear |
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Posted: Jun/25/2005 7:16 PM PST
I totally agree with Billie. My birdbath has a fake lillypad design that gives them traction. I only put in 1" water and I change my in the morning as those skeeters are out at night. Sashweezy |
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Posted: Jun/26/2005 10:55 AM PST
We put a warmer in out small fountain birdbath so the water does not freeze during the Winter....... |
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Posted: Jun/25/2005 5:15 PM PST
you ARE talking about a birdBATH...right? find one that isn't too deep...no more than 2" at the most and one that doesn't have smooth sides. their little birdy feet can't hang onto slippery surfaces. i've had the best luck putting mine in full sun near a tree. the tree gives them close access to escape if they need it. i pour mine out every night and refill w/fresh water to stop skeeters from breeding in there. you really need to clean it frequently anyway. |
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Posted: Jun/25/2005 4:15 PM PST
What is the best type of bird bath to buy? I do not know the difference, but I would like one, if I can, that does not attract the mosquitos. Is there a better type of material it should be made of? I'm not looking for the fountain type UNLESS they are the only ones that do not attract mosquitos. Also, where should I put it? My garden is very small. Should it be out in the open? Hidden as much as possible? In the sun/shade? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! I am in northeastern NJ. |
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