Heated Bird Bath, A Source of Water For Winter Birds.

A Guaranteed Way to Increase Your Backyard Bird Activity
(Previeously posted in the wrong catigory, sorry if you've already read this. )





Whats a sure way to attract birds to your feeders? Offer
water, especially in winter! About 70% of a birds non-fat body tissue
is water that needs to be maintained to avoid dehydration. Birds find
some water in natural food sources like insects, berries, and even snow
but when those supplies dwindle, the water you supply is even more
vital!



Open water in freezing weather will attract as many or more birds as a
well-stocked feeder! Birds use it to help keep themselves warmer in
winter! By providing them with aheated bird bath they are able to
clean and groom their feathers, allowing them to apply natural oils
from special glands which help our feathered friends insulate their
bodies from cold.







You can keep water thawed with a submersible heater
placed directly in the water, or by using an internallyheated bird bath . Its economical and safe as long as you use a high-quality,
outdoor extension cord to plug the heater into an electrical source.
Remember ceramic and concrete bird baths, while fine for summer use,
will actually crack easily in frigid weather.



As firm believers in providing water year round, we stock birdbath heaters and heated bird baths and they are priced right! The quality of
the heater is usually reflected in the cost. Less expensive heaters
work in moderate weather in smaller baths, but as you go up the line
you can purchase heaters with thermostats, auto shut-offs, and longer
guarantees. The more expensive heater usually has more wattage and
works at lower temperatures to keep the water thawed.



John Patrick,
Bird Oasis