This helps to ensure that the water is not too hot or too cold, providing a comfortable bathing experience for our feathered friends. Though avian traffic was sporadic and unpredictable, we enjoyed many sightings in addition to the robins and cedar waxwings in the photo. Each morning I went out to crack and remove ice from the plastic saucers and add to or replace fresh warm water. I often see steam-like wisps coming up off the water when it is newly filled, even when the water I’m using is inside room temperature.

But I figured a terracotta container full of freezing and thawing water would crack over the winter. Welcome to BirdForum, the internet's largest birding community with thousands of members from all over the world.However, you can attract a lot of winter birds to your yard if you install a heater to your bird bath during winter. This high-quality birdbath has an antique finish - great for adding a pop of colour to your outdoor decor. A separate de-icer (like the one shown below) may not be able to keep the water ice-free if there is not enough water in the bath to cover the de-icer itself.

The sturdy pedestal keeps the birdbath from tipping over while the ceramic construction withstands weather changes. It is made of patented cast aluminum for safety and efficiency and can be used in up to 25 gallons of water and even in a plastic container. The appropriate weight allows the heater to be better kept at the bottom of the bird bath and will not move easily.According to Jeff’s calculations, which are based on Cape Cod’s rip-off electric rates, using a 50-watt heated birdbath will roughly add 24 cents to your daily electric bill. Unfortunately, the bowl does not fit solidly into the base and therefore will need some additional fixing, probably cement, to make sure it is secure. It’s still much better than having to crack and remove ice every day and it makes the birds quite happy. Birdbath heater deicer is safe used in metal and non-metal birdbaths such as stone, plastic or glass birdbath or bowl, water bucket, tabletop fountains, chicken waterer and small ponds, birdbath Heater can heated bird bath water and keep birds enjoy warm water in winter.

The simplest homemade solar-powered designs use heat-absorbing materials which keep water from freezing when the sun is shining. This second bowl was ignored by the birds very consistently until the weather got cold enough for the remaining plastic saucer birdbath out front to stay frozen.Gift for Your Bird Friends】The bird bath deicer can provide fresh flowing water for your bird friends in cold months. Note about extreme temperatures: You may see icing on the surface of the water when temperatures are really, really low (like -20°F and lower), especially if there is wind chill to factor in. This statue also features 16 warm led lights powered by 2 aa batteries (not included) and includes a timer that lasts up to 6 hours.