Small garden birds, whose diet consists mainly of seeds, are in most need of fresh drinking water as it is not naturally present in their diet. It is therefore beneficial to equip your garden with a bird bath or pond.
Bathing plays a vital role in feather maintenance and a good bird bath needs to have sloping sides and a rough surface allowing a safe grip. As birds are at their most vulnerable to predators when bathing, situate your bird bath at least two metres (six feet) from cover to help them avoid attack.
Your bird bath should be cleaned regularly with a diluted, non-toxic disinfectant and rinsed thoroughly to remove algae and droppings.
In very cold conditions you may need to check your bird bath daily to break up any ice. To prevent water baths freezing only use additives specifically designed for the purpose such as Ice Free. Other additives could poison birds or damage the waterproofing of their plumage.
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This frost resistant ceramic dish has both shallow and deep areas, allowing safe access regardless of size.
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Adding this natural product to your bird baths will help reduce the spread of diseases between wild birds. Extracted from oranges, CitroSan is non toxic, GM free and a natural sanitizer against a wide range of pathogens. It acts to maintain a natural immunity too! A real boost for young birds.
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This eco-friendly product prevents water from freezing (down to -4�C) enabling birds to drink and bathe in cold weather.
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The Bird Buffet System allows you to feed a variety of foods and provide essential water, which in turn will attract a greater number of species to your garden.
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Designed to give easy access to birds and other garden wildlife, these attractive water baths have both shallow and deep areas.
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Made from frost-resistant glazed ceramic, this is our most popular water dish and can be hung from a tree, bracket or hook.
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