Can this be used in a concrete bird bath?
2057171
Yes this heater can be used in a concrete bird bath. I have a concrete bird bath and I have used this heater in it all winter and it works great. Just make sure you keep plenty of water in the bird bath.
2057172
It will work in any type material your bird bath is made of. Make sure you keep the heater submerged in water because operating it dry will burn it out.
2057173
I would think so. My birdbath is actually a heavy ceramic shallow dish for under a large pot. The unit sits flat in the center.
2057174
I have not tried it in a concrete one. My sister-in-law's birdbath & mine are both ceramic, & it works fine in them.
2057175
Yes, this bird bath heater can be used in any bird bath, no matter what it is made out of. It is also thermostat protected so that the heater will not be damaged if the water level runs low. This heater works very well even in really cold weather.
2057176
Yes. The heater has kept the water in our concrete bird bath from freezing. Just remember to keep water in the bird bath. We fill it every other day. The bigger birds splash it out. It attracts birds in central Pennsylvania.
2057177
Absolutely! That's where mine is. The birdbath is about 14" across. It keeps it ice free at least here in Indiana.
961130
Sorry, I wouldn't have any idea but you could write to the manufacturer at their own website http://www.wilton.com/about/contact/ . Due to the bad rusting problem I had with mine, I would say it may not be appropriate for humans OR birds! : - (
1445324
We have no idea why birds stay away from this bird bath. But they do. Could be that the water doesn't move or there is enoughwater in other locations. We moved it and still no birds. I would not recommend this bird bath.
867136
I have small birds that use it to bathe. I even saw a dove on there once but bigger birds would dislodge it I think.
1962859
I really don't believe that this will get hot enough to melt your resin birdbath or burn the birds. The birds in my yard seem to love it. As a matter of fact they almost wait in line for their turn to bathe...well, except for those that think they own the bath. They are a little impatient and pushy.
364113
none whatsoever as far as the heated bird bath goes. but how low to the ground is this stump? i find the birds like the birdbaths to have some height to them. also, please note that you will definitely need an extension cord - as the cord on the bird bath is very short. And, finally, i have three of these (yes - i love them) and put a nice size rock in the middle of each - both for stability and the birds stand on the rock and feel secure about the depth of the water. enjoy!
364112
Yes it will work fine, the bird bath is kind of flat on the bottom so it will sit without tipping, but I have put a brick in mine, or something heavy would work to keep the bird bath from blowing off if there are strong winds. Actually i think it would look very cute sitting on a stump!
1937925
Not that I know of...the cage is sold as a flight cage which is necessary in breeding canary sized or smaller birds - they need to develop their muscles in order to breed/lay eggs... and the flight cage gives them the space necessary to develop physically. However the way the cage is put together could allow you to 'do it yourself' and work it into sections you would need something like galvanized sheet metal (available from someone who installs air conditioning ducts) as just chicken wire fencing would allow the birds in the top section to defecate on the birds in the lower section --- so a solid panel would be your best bet. I would also consider bending up the edges of the metal separator so as to not allow waste to slip of the sides of the cage. I suggest you look on Craigslist to find a used cage instead that would meet your needs.
388367
I think it would be fine for a cockatiel...other reviewers have used it for a cockatiel or other similar sized birds and they loved it. It's all open unlike some of the other baths out there. My parakeet has enough room to get in and actually take a few steps around it, so a cockatiel would be able to stand in the middle and bathe itself. Hope that helps!
2078150
I have Lovebirds; they drink from it instead of bathing. I mist them with a spray bottle. An African gray parrot might be a bit big. We also have a McCall which I wouldn't dare put near him because it's not sturdy enough. Good luck!!
469822
I don't leave it on in the winter and drain the line. You would have to use heat tape and a heater for the bird bath.
1422235
It really depends more on the heater than the bath. Many will work with this one. This is a pretty sturdy bath, but you will want to ensure that the heater or deicer you are using is safe for all types of birdbaths. Also, you'll want to know the size of bath your heater will work with. The bowl on this bath is about 19 inches in diameter and around 3 inches deep (these are not mass produced, so the dimensions will vary from piece to piece).
1518576
Hi, honestly Ive always heard that a stone birdbath is ok outside as long as there is no water in it that may freeze, thereby possibly cracking the bowl. SI think this birdbath is too beautiful to chance it,and if it needs to be empty anyway,why risk it. We brought ours in and stored it for winter. We'll put it out in the next few days. Enjoy!
1577317
I have mine in a rather shallow birdbath. As long as the rubber discs can reach water it works great. I'd say the water in the bird bath should be at least 1". I hope this helps some. I've had two and love them. The battery lasts at least 4-6 months and it only takes 2 "D" size batteries.
1378574
I too have a shallow bird bath. I try to keep it submerged but winter evaporation often exposes the top (heater has 3/4" depth). I would not let bird bath run totally out of water because the thermostat will probably keep it running constantly trying to heat the air. Unplug if you are going to be gone for days. Mine has kept running fine for 3 years.
2028525
Yes. I have two green cheeked conures and they love this bath. It is also strong and easy to clean.
2022000
I use it in a plastic bird bath with no problem. A couple things to be aware of - it works well down to 25 degrees or so; also it would not keep a large area of water ice free and might not be good for a pond deeper than a bird bath. Around 25 it would clear a small area around the unit. It will ice over in the zero to 15 degree range. To work at those low temps would take a lot of current and might damage bath/pond material.