Is the bird bath meant to be used year round, especially in freezing temperatures?
367415
Hi Nafeesa, This really is a lovely birdbath, but I wouldn't leave water in it if the temperatures are below freezing. The ceramic can crack. I will sometimes put water in during the day and empty it out at about sundown. Hope this helps!
367416
Only if you live in a temperate climate. Would not keep it out in below freezing temps.
276078
Yes. It's the perfect size bird bath for all small birds like parakeet, finch, canaries, any similar sized birds. Your bird may be a little weary of it at first, until he/she realizes what it is, unless your bird is already adjusted to using a similar bird bath such as this one.
1407299
If it is a grounded outdoor cord (3prongs) don't worry about the snow. It will be fine on the ground. I wrap a little insulating tape around the plug to prevent water from getting in to the connection between the bird bath and the extension cord.
2080264
I have mine in a shallow bird bath, probably about 4 inches of water. When it is really cold, there is just a small opening that does not freeze, probably about 6 inches which is fine with me as the birds can get a drink. I keep the heater over next to the edge and weigh it down. It is really cheap to operate because it doesn't thaw a larger area I guess, not enough heat? When the weather is not that cold, I have a much larger area available. I think you would probably have better luck if your water is not too deep. Hope this helps.
707868
We use the birdbath all year 'round. Just tuck the cord under the unit or inside whatever you place it on. Sure you could cut it off if you feel it's necessary. It's absolutely one of the best buys we've made on Amazon. The birds love it and we love to watch the birds bathing and drinking from it.
410072
Last winter I used this waterer all winter on the ground in an unheated barn which wasn't much warmer than the outside. Last winter here in Ballston Spa New York was the worst I can remember. Temps were below zero for days on end with lots of snow. It had no trouble with the temperatures, my Guinea Hens all survived with plenty of water always available along with lots of scratch feed always in the feed bins. I will be using it again this winter and it is already in use but not plugged in yet. I would be comfortable with 10 to 20 degrees below zero. It never froze once. Use it you can't go wrong.
181464
We have not had any problems with water or snow. My husband sealed it before He put it out. Our birds love it.
60410
Yes. You can use it in the summer !!! . I have and have had no heating problems whatsoever. Basically you feel its magic when its actually cold. So don't worry ! ;)
2235227
I only used it in the winter to stop water from freezing in the bird bath, so I don't know.
1121030
You could but when the birds bathe - they splash the water quite a bit. I have mine sitting in a birdbath because the hook came loose and actually they seem to like it that way.
836693
The device has an internal thermostat that cannot be reset. I just add water about every day to the bird bath. That has the added benefit of cleaning out the bird droppings every now and then with a broom.
1553263
Sure you can, mine is all the time outside, I have to put up with the birds dropping time to time, otherwise is o.k. I will store in my shed for winter.
244494
Yes. I am very happy with the purchase and would buy another one if I had two bird baths.
759920
You have to provide a stand for it. We used the birdbath all last winter and the birds loved it. I live in OH where the winters can be very cold. There was never ice in the water. Happy birding.
426463
Mine never has. It is the best one I've owned, I think 3 different ones over the years. However I've never seen the bath fully empty. On very cold days with low volume water part of the bath will freeze, only around the disc will be open. My birds like to leave deposits in the birdbath in cold weather so there is more brush cleaning it out than other seasons (I wear fish scaling gloves with liners, very waterproof) and leaving it out of water for the cleaning is fine. Good value I think.
2080262
I have not had a problem with mine, but in extreme cold it does seem to freeze around the edges of my bird bath (tub). Perhaps a bird bath or container would do better if it was deeper. I use a small utility tub which is deeper than any of my bird baths. Hope that helps.
1338363
My birdbath holds about 2 gallons of water. Several days ago the temperature hit minus 12 degrees where I live. No freeze-up occurred.