Comments on: How To Keep Your Birdbath Clean

By: Carol

Carol — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:38:43 +0000

A piece of lavender in the basin works fairly well in keeping it free of algae.

By: Laurie S

Laurie S — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 21:56:00 +0000

While this idea may keep the bath cleaner, copper is TOXIC to birds! (Check out this article: http://thegabrielfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/HeavyMetalToxicosis-in-Birds-LafeberVet.pdf and read the signs of copper toxicity, or do a web search on the subject") A small pipe or wire may be enough to affect a bird, as they have very sensitive systems!

By: Mimi

Mimi — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:12:48 +0000

Hi, Pam.
I still like to change my water every other day --- to get rid of the mosquito problems that "standing water" in the yard attracts

By: Luisa

Luisa — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 02:06:55 +0000

Thanks for the good tips and for the informative article. Come on, y'all. That's not gross. Gross would be if they left the babies lying in the waste. And themselves, for that matter. Mother cats (and other mammals) eat the amniotic sac, the placenta, as well as the babies' waste until the little ones can get around and take care of it themselves.

By: Vickie @ makingoursustainablelife.com

Vickie @ makingoursustainablelife.com — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 02:53:48 +0000

Found you on stumbleupon! This is a great idea- thanks! Oh, and thanks for the warning. Of course, I still had to go and read it, but at least I was warned! 🙂

By: kelly arent-Copper Roof Interiors LLC

kelly arent-Copper Roof Interiors LLC — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 11:45:37 +0000

Thanks for the tip....will be trying this right away! Just stopping on over from Blogtalk...I LIKE!!!!!!

By: Melinda

Melinda — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:17:22 +0000

I have to agree with you about the
birds!
Bird moms need to teach better
healthy habits.

:)

By: Jayne

Jayne — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:11:30 +0000

lol! Poop sacks! You're killing me!!!

By: Jennifer Schmitz

Jennifer Schmitz — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 02:06:57 +0000

You crack me up! I do love this post though and your experiement. Our water tends to dry up and I have to refil it every couple days, so I don't have your problem with the water getting icky. I love the birds but you're right...they are pretty but nasty. Thanks for sharing this tip!

By: andrea@townandprairie

andrea@townandprairie — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 22:46:48 +0000

I have never heard of the copper theory! We just scrub it out... er...or don't scrub it out! If it's not directly under a tree that produces a lot of debris it shouldn't get too murky. Be sure to enter my giveaway by tonight!