How to Maintain Your Bird Bath
Bird Bath Maintenance
Bird baths provided by Bird Bath Supply require maintenance on a regular basis. Bird Bath Maintenance may be as simple as a daily wash and refill, or it may be a more thorough cleaning. It partially depends on what your bird bath is made of and the type of birds that use it. Additionally, bird baths with working pumps or solar parts may need more maintenance.
Bird bath maintenance is very important because of the possible adverse health effects of birds drinking dirty water or water which may have become fouled with bird excrement. Washing out your bird bath daily with fresh water will drastically reduce the possibility of spreading germs and disease. It will also make it easier to scrub when you need to clean it more thoroughly.
Traditional concrete bird baths tend to become mossy and, therefore, slippery -- requiring an occasional scrubbing out with a stiff brush. Metal pedestal bird baths, or bird baths with a smooth surface, are the easiest to clean and maintain. See our Cleaning Your Bird Bath page for specifics on cleaning your bird bath.
Periodically check to ensure the bowl of your bird bath is firmly fixed to the pedestal, if you have a pedestal bird bath. If your bird bath is mounted on a deck rail or other surface, ensure that it is firmly attached, especially after a storm, heavy snow fall, or other weather event that could put pressure on the mounting points.
Some bird baths have motors or pumps that create moving water. This is a desirable feature as birds are more attracted to moving water and it prohibits mosquitoes from laying eggs in your bird bath. Keep your motor cleaning instructions on file and perform the recommended maintenance on your pump.
If you live in a harsh-winter climate, check your bird bath for ice. When water freezes, it becomes unavailable for drinking or bathing.
Proper care of your bird bath will yield the perfect reward: more happy birds in your yard. Follow our tips to ensure you have a variety of birds year-around at your home.
