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| Whether your bird bath has a fountain or is just a still pool of water it is going to require some maintenance over the winter. This is because water freezes and expands. This can definitely cause some wear and tear on the plastic type of bird bath. Plastic can easily break or crack in cold temperatures. This is where investing a small amount of money in a de-icer or a heated bird bath can be well worth it. The stone bird bath seems to weather long winters the best. If your heated bird bath is made of resin it is also more likely to withstand a long winter. A bird bath that has a copper basin is also good because copper will actually warm a bit in the winter sun and prevent the pond from freezing over completely. None of these types of bird baths are completely impervious to the effects of ice, and even stone can crack if temperatures remain low enough. If you live in northern climates it might make some sense to buy a small de-icer. This is a device that is put into the water to warm it so that it never freezes over. Investing in a de-icer or a heated bird bath is not only a good way to preserve the integrity of your fountain during the winter, but it also invites migrating and winter birds to stop by for a drink or a cleaning. For heated bird baths, or de-icers that fit into a bird bath or small pond, visit the recommended sites below.
How to make your birdbath safe for birds
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