Does it have to be fully immersed? Or is it OK for the top of the "rock" to be exposed? My bird bath is only about 2 inches deep.
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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.
1378575
It doesn't have to be fully covered with water. I've let mine go bone dry and it still works. Have fun keeping your birdies hydrated in the winter!
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I think these steps are too deep - I have a 4.5 deep and the top is only covered when the pool is to its max. Hope this helps thanks
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Yes. The bowl is deep in fact I'm planning to put stones in the bottom. Birds like it a bit more shallow than the depth of this bowl. If I may suggest. ..try the bird dripper sold on amazon. I love mine! Hope this helps!
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Yes, the bottom is flat. But so you know the bird is not attached, you have to put it on and I was missing the part. Also, it crumples away. If you like the bird bath and can live without the bird attachment it should be okay on a pedestal.
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Absolutely not, if you clean it, you need to fully allow it to dry. You'd short out the rock if you immerse it in water while plugged in and electrocute your pet and possibly yourself.
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Yes, that's how I use it. I placed some rocks near the edge so that critters can access the water, and have a means of excaping if one should happen to fall into it. I placed mine in a depression in the ground so that the rim is near the ground. I clean the saucer about once a week by running hose water through it, which also replaces the water; birds do not like stagnant water, which also attracts mosquitos. An active circulating water system would be more attractive to birds, but this can be used, using manual cleaning.
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It needs to be entirely submerged (except for the power chord). The instructions warn about letting the water get below the heating element which can cause damage.
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Base is not that big enough to put a bucket of water and a wee bit more if that helps. It is a beautiful bird bath and I have received many comments on it. My finches love it:) Hope this helped Josh.
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I have 2 birds, and one bath that fits my x large cage. Its easy for me to take care of, after I had it a while I super glued the two parts together. Made it easy to move and clean and fill etc. The drink from it more than they bathe. I have a small mister and they like that best. I like it but the birds who knows, all birds are sort of different. Its a maybe as far as bathing.
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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!
655993
Yes...this is exactly what we did in a guest bath. We have 12 ft ceilings and a standard tub enclosure is NOT high enough to prevent water splash. This worked perfectly and looks good.
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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.
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I'm not sure just how deep it is. The larger birds (robins & bluejays) have no problem standing in it; however, the smaller birds (sparrows) do so I put a couple flat rocks in it and now they all can enjoy it.
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It is a little deep for small birds. I put a small little bubbling fountain in mine (resembles a rock). You could always put a small rock or the bottom of a flower pot upside down for a platform for the birds. It has held up well through the winter in the South.
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It just sits on top. It also has handles on the short sides where you can see right in. So if you're concerned about water or critters, it will no protect against them.
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The power cord isn't very long. I goes through the center post. Mine is connected to an outdoor extension cord. The pan sits in a center well. It doesn't weigh very much but there are anchors for the legs. We had 40 mph gusts the other day and I had no problems with the any part of the bird bath. My only complaint about this bird bath is that the pan isn't very deep. You have to check the water level every day.
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The basin is about 18" wide and 4" deep at it's lowest point. It holds a little better then a gallon of water. The bird bath put together stands 2' tall. It is a very nice piece.