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Bird baths are an easy way to encourage birds to visit your backyard, and watching birds bathe can be relaxing for us. Bathing is a way for birds to keep their feathers clean. Ultimately, my favorite bird bath was the copper cattail design , as it had two separate basins made of antimicrobial copper and an elegant design featuring iron cattails. There are many configurations for bird baths — hanging, pedestal, attached to a deck or wall, ground level — and they come in many kinds of material. Depending on your backyard setup, you probably have a particular type of bird bath in mind. I organized my picks by configuration and then gave up to three different options by considering the following:. I did not include any products with a Proposition 65 warning or customer reviews that said the product came with a warning about lead.

Home depot bird baths

I will admit it, before we moved to Australia 2 years ago, I hated birds. Not really sure why, but I did. Then we relocated and I became a huge fan. The birds in AU are amazing! Nothing like you see here at least that is what I thought. So, now that we are back in the States, I am bound and determined to find as many different kinds of birds in our own backyard as we can. We already have 3 different bird feeders in our yard and have been experimenting with different kinds of seeds to see what we can attract. My eldest and I had been talking for quite a while about getting a bird bath for our yard, but all the ones we saw and liked were out of our budget. This past weekend, I decided that we would create our own bird bath and do it on a small budget. We took a trip to Home Depot and spend a good deal of time looking around. They did not have any real bird baths on hand so we grabbed a shallow plastic container see photo below meant for water features thinking that it would work. It is not the prettiest thing so we also picked out some pretty flowers to hide the plastic and got a bag of river pebbles to line the container. Not too bad since the real baths were 3 times that much!

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We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Emily Estep is a plant biologist and journalist who has worked for a variety of online news and media outlets, writing about and editing topics including environmental science and houseplants. Watching wild birds splash in a bird bath in your backyard, garden, or even on your patio can be a source of great enjoyment for birders of any age.

Home depot bird baths

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more. Birds need a safe source of water to survive and thrive in any habitat. Installing a high-quality bird bath can be a great way to not only provide a necessity for your feathered friends, but also to attract them to your yard for your own enjoyment. When shopping for the best bird bath, you have numerous options to choose from. Select one that is both easy for birds to use and also easy to maintain and keep clean.

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Kathryn Peiman. Copper is a great basin material as it has natural antimicrobial properties but can still get fouled with bird poop. Remember that it may take some time for birds to find stand-alone baths without cover nearby, so a bubbler to create the sound of running water could be a useful addition. There are some customer complaints that the LED does not work. Home Depot Cheap Bird Baths. I'd like to buy a birdbath for my yard. We love it. Latest posts by Kathryn Peiman see all. View detailed profile Advanced or search site with Search Forums Advanced. Your email address will not be published. Location: South Central Texas , posts, read 65,, times Reputation: It is free and quick.

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I like the rock-like texture on the outside of this fountain, as it creates a very natural effect. I love that it has an adjustable water flow so you can tailor it to your specific backyard situation. This fiberglass dripper is a ground-level unit that hooks up to your faucet and uses pressure, not electricity, to generate water flow. Garden Ridge Pottery. Even though the stones are obviously fake, I really like the effect they create. To keep your birdbath fresh, just rinse and scrub it with nine parts water, one part vinegar. I always find two-tiered fountains attractive since you get more of a waterfall effect. The unit is only made of plastic, weighing just 3. This is an attractive unit, as the interior of the leaf-shaped basin does look like a leaf. Sign the Pledge. This is a beautifully colored peacock-mosaic glass bowl supported by a metal stand. Cheap Bird Baths. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Flores St.