Keeping Bird Baths Clean
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (159105)
Boise, Idaho
September 4, 2023 12:04am CST
I used to have a birth bath in our yard at my ex's place. It was fun to watch out the bedroom window and see the birds come and go. There's still a lot of time left to spend watching the birds enjoy the bird baths if you have one. I wish I had known then how to keep the thing cleaner. I have read an article that says putting some pennies in the water will help keep it clean and easier to keep it clean. You sure don't want the mosquitoes multiplying and algae and other growths to take place. Pennies are an excellent alternative to harsh chemicals and cleaners that are harmful to both the wildlife and environment. The pennies need to be changed every few months and pre-1982 ones are best because older ones have a higher ratio of copper and zinc which are toxic to birds. Please change the water occasionally too.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
4 Sep
I don't know that pennies could make the water clean. I'm really ignorant about.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
I was too pretty much until I read this article.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
@Nakitakona .........Does seem a bit odd.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
7 Sep
@celticeagle oh I see. This seems inappropriate for me.
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@sharonelton (25036)
• Lichfield, England
4 Sep
We have an old bird bath in our garden, but I don't know if it ever gets cleaned. It usually fills up.with rain water.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
That's a shame. Not good for the birds to have dirty water.
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@sharonelton (25036)
• Lichfield, England
7 Sep
@celticeagle I know, but it's not my job.
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@wolfgirl569 (95261)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Sep
I seen something about pennies in them but didn't read it
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
It was interesting if it's the one I read.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Sep
@RubyHawk .......Probably would bring more in if it were out away from the building.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
7 Sep
@celticeagle I used to have a bird feeder and bird bath on my deck but they don’t come here now.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
4 Sep
It's fun to watch the birds splash in the water.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
I enjoy watching them wash themselves.
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@arunima25 (85352)
• Bangalore, India
4 Sep
I don't have a bird bath. But my friend has one in her backyard garden. She keeps it clean and changes water regularly. She has put some clean stones and pebbles in that. I guess that is just for aesthetics.
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@RebeccasFarm (86764)
• United States
4 Sep
I wish I had a bird bath to keep clean.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
4 Sep
It is funny you say that as I have had a cockatiel for a few years and this year I got a siamese cat. The cat is still a kitten and not even a year old. She goes over to the bird cage and watches the bird and sometimes looks like they are talking to each other. When we go out we do not let the cat stay in the same room as the bird as we don't want to take any chances.
They look like they know what I am talking about when I tell they have to step back. My life hasn't been the same since we have her. Being very young she is soooo active and never sits still. I am getting a good workout without really trying. 
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
I have always had cats and still have and enjoy birds in the yard. Never had a problem.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
14 Sep
@celticeagle I have always had cats and birds when I was younger but this is all new fun for me and it does keep me busy.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
Yes,, and so certain pennies are better than others.
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@LadyDuck (458279)
• Switzerland
7 Sep
@celticeagle The inside of an electric wire is better than a penny, here it is 100% copper. Copper also keep the water clean from bugs and particularly mosquito larvae.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
@LadyDuck ........That would be a good thing.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
9 Oct
jest don't go crazy with lots 'f pennies. too much copper 'tis harmful to the birds. jest one 'r two should do the trick.
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@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Oct
That's why you need to use only certain pennies that don't have as much copper in them. I mention that in the post.
@celticeagle (159105)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Sep
That's about all I know about money-wise--pennies. 
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