Pointers on Strategies to Efficiently Take Care of Your Solar Energy Bird Bath   by Trevor Price

in Shopping    (submitted 2008-12-01)

If you've purchased a solar bird bath, you probably want to keep it running and beautiful for a long time. Well, keep reading for a helpful maintenance schedule and some great tips that will keep your bath looking great and attracting birds for years to come.

Start With a Sealant

Immediately after you purchase your solar bird bath, protect it with a sealant coating. Whether it's concrete, plastic or stone, buy the applicable sealant to protect the bath and its finish from the elements.

The sealant will protect the finish and possibly also the paint color on your bird bath. It will also keep it looking new, no matter what season you're in.

If you're using a spray sealant, spray your bird bath from top to bottom and allow it to dry completely before you fill it with water. Otherwise, the still-damp sealant could seep into the water supply and potentially poison your feathered visitors.

Create a Rough Grip Surface

Just like humans, birds don't like slippery surfaces - especially near their bath water. So, if your bird bath is slippery or smooth, you may want to fill the bottom with a bit of sand, a coat of concrete, a basin mat or even loose and rough stones from your garden.

Watch the Water Levels

If there's no water in your bird bath fountain, the fountain motor could burn out, and that's a real danger on a sunny and windy day. If the water level in your bath is low and the motor is running all day thanks to sun power, you could see the motor burnout if there's no water to run through it.

So, protect your bird bath by keeping an eye on the water levels during sunny and hot days. Try to check those water levels every few days, particularly during hot spells.

Wash it Out Routinely

Most animals like clean drinking and bathing water, and birds are no exception. Entice the birds to come back to your bird bath by always providing a clean basin. Start by emptying out the water and then scrubbing the bath with a simple brush. Try not to use any harsh chemicals. If you need some scrubbing action, use a mild detergent or a bit of baking soda.

You should be washing and refilling your solar bird bath at least once every 5 to 7 days. This will keep the water free and clear from algae and also mosquito eggs, which left unchecked could contribute to spreading diseases like West Nile Virus.

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