moving water freezes much slower than still water. so a solar fountain type that cascades the water will not freeze as quickly as one without a fountain.
the sun itself is a solar heater, isn’t it…….the obvios problem is providing heat after dark. the only way for a solar heater to work after the sun goes down is to have some way to store power, so my guess is a solar heated birdbath doesn’t really exist, and if it does it would cost you a pretty penny
Personally, I would get another one, and rotate the two. Leave one outside until it freezes then bring it in to thaw, and take the other out. As long as they have access twice a day for an hour or two they will be fine. Or else they will do whatever it was their ancestors did 2-300 yrs. ago before we were here to ruin their perfect habitat!!! Their instinct for survival is thousands of years old, and besides what looney-bird takes a bath outside when it’s that cold??? Good luck, also running water doesn’t freeze–let the hose trickle into it—
Preventing birdbath freezing in winter–need ideas?
Have birdbath; want water in it for the winter. Live in MD; expect freezing weather at some point. DON’T TRUST electricity and water together much, esp. outside—it’s a silly quirk. Anybody ever use a solar or battery operated heater and can give feedback?
Suggestions on how to keep my wild birds (and squirrels) happy? The bath is fairly near the front door, and won’t mind doing some fresh water regularly (or even adding some hot water), but am looking for fairly easy and not TOO costly ideas. Thanks!
Do bird baths with solar heaters really exist?
I know solar powered bird baths exist. . .to cascade or fountain or sprinkle water. However, I have been unable to find one that heats the water with solar power. What is amazing, is I literally read articles that reference solar heated bird baths, but then when I try to find them, they do not exist!
moving water freezes much slower than still water. so a solar fountain type that cascades the water will not freeze as quickly as one without a fountain.
the sun itself is a solar heater, isn’t it…….the obvios problem is providing heat after dark. the only way for a solar heater to work after the sun goes down is to have some way to store power, so my guess is a solar heated birdbath doesn’t really exist, and if it does it would cost you a pretty penny
Personally, I would get another one, and rotate the two. Leave one outside until it freezes then bring it in to thaw, and take the other out. As long as they have access twice a day for an hour or two they will be fine. Or else they will do whatever it was their ancestors did 2-300 yrs. ago before we were here to ruin their perfect habitat!!! Their instinct for survival is thousands of years old, and besides what looney-bird takes a bath outside when it’s that cold??? Good luck, also running water doesn’t freeze–let the hose trickle into it—
Preventing birdbath freezing in winter–need ideas?
Have birdbath; want water in it for the winter. Live in MD; expect freezing weather at some point. DON’T TRUST electricity and water together much, esp. outside—it’s a silly quirk. Anybody ever use a solar or battery operated heater and can give feedback?
Suggestions on how to keep my wild birds (and squirrels) happy? The bath is fairly near the front door, and won’t mind doing some fresh water regularly (or even adding some hot water), but am looking for fairly easy and not TOO costly ideas. Thanks!
Do bird baths with solar heaters really exist?
I know solar powered bird baths exist. . .to cascade or fountain or sprinkle water. However, I have been unable to find one that heats the water with solar power. What is amazing, is I literally read articles that reference solar heated bird baths, but then when I try to find them, they do not exist!