What's the best and safest way to keep algae out of bird baths?
2006-06-27 11:30:05 · 7 answers · asked by jer 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
For a standard birdbath, place one capful of belach in the water each time you clean it. This will keep it cean, and will prevent birds from transmitting disease through the water.
I used to breed pigeons and this suggestion was offered to me by a member of the club--I had paratyphoin in one of my birds and while this didn't kill teh birds, it did kill the squabs from hatching, killing them a day or two before they were to hatch. This prevented the transmission of the virus and kept babies healthy.
And, it's safe! For each gallon of water, place 3/4 to 1 capful of bleach. Nothing fancy as the ingredients could be toxic, but just plain old bleach.
2006-06-27 13:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by Songbird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the water everyday because the birds like to stay clean. Scrub the bird bath everyday or after about 3 days. It helps a lot, just use something spongy and soap. Make sure all the soap is thoroughly washed and rinsed out and dryed.
2006-06-27 20:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by tspyangel09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bird baths should be cleaned daily and should be disinfected with a bird safe disinfectant like Aviclens. Aviclens is also safe to add to the bird's drinking water at a dilution of half a ml to 1 litre of water. This will keep all bacteria out of the bath and you only have to rinse the bath every day.
2006-06-28 08:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by popdop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Washing the dish several times a day with soap and warm water. Make sure its dry before refilling it.
2006-06-27 19:38:42 · answer #4 · answered by fatwhale90 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replacing the water every two to three days
2006-06-27 18:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by Francine S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soft scrub and a toothbrush
2006-06-27 18:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by btcldm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is the same hand that kill them.
2006-06-27 21:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by jerry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋