A separate de-icer (like the one shown below) may not be able to keep the water ice-free if there is not enough water in the bath to cover the de-icer itself.

When I was into dog breeding I sued to have some metal puppy warming tray like items that could be covered and placed under puppies to keep them warm.Depending on who's selling the map, I'm either in West Texas or included in the geographics of the Hill Country, although I'm sitting in the middle of the Concho Valley. A couple of partly submerged river rocks will keep the fountain from free-floating and interfering with thirsty birds. I'm not asking how much to spend, just to keep in mind when recommending something that we don't want to sacrifice quality and features just to save a few dollars, but we also don't want to spend top dollar to get fancy features we don't need. We believe every backyard can be a haven for wild birds with just three humble elements: Food + Water + Shelter = Habitat. Winters are harsh for birds, which is why a bird bath heater is an important accessory for bird bath owners.

This option works best when the solar fountain is removed at night and set out with fresh water every morning. At over 80cm tall, the snowman and snowflake Christmas stake set measures 14l x 10w x 86h cm, perfect for your yard. Birdbath heater is in 4 FT long PVC electric cord which is leak proof, waterproof and meet safety standards. I often see steam-like wisps coming up off the water when it is newly filled, even when the water I’m using is inside room temperature. It's a passive solar heater that keeps water from freezing on days as cold as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.The height of the birdbath is 80cm high and comes equipped with detailed features of stones and two little birds, adding to the charming nature of this garden essential. Featuring a design of an angel holding up a shell on its back, this shell can be filled up with clean water to produce a fully functioning bird bath for your garden, to give local birds a drink of healthy, clean water. Would have been helpful if the recomendation not to use an extension cord had been stated on the description of the product. However, you can attract a lot of winter birds to your yard if you install a heater to your bird bath during winter.

Note about extreme temperatures: You may see icing on the surface of the water when temperatures are really, really low (like -20°F and lower), especially if there is wind chill to factor in. By installing a De-icer to your Bird Bath, you can provide a stable water source for your feather friends without worrying about it getting frozen. De-icers come in various sizes and shapes and some will fit better depending on your type of bird bath. These outlets are designed to instantly shut down if something goes wrong, which will prevent your husband from getting a shock, or a permanent perm. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

A brick or stone on the base of the de-icer keeps it firmly flush against the bottom of the basin and prevents it from being pulled up in the direction of the stiff cord.