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Old 24-12-2010, 01:05 PM posted to uk.rec.birdwatching,uk.rec.gardening
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Default Keeping water for birds from freezing


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Any suggestions on how I can stop the birds' water freezing, please.
I know not to put any additives in it.
I was thinking along the lines of a metal dustbin lid inverted, supported
by a couple of house bricks or similar and a night light burning
underneath. Would that work?
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MCC


copied to urg as there are those who are interested in birds there too.

Your idea might work, it depends on temperature and windage etc.

What I do is empty out all water from the baths once it is dark, then renew
in the morning, using a hoe to break the ice as it forms over the day. (Just
been out and done that again now)

Merry Christmas

Mike



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