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[M36]Make A Bird Bath

by Triston Huntsmin, Tri

Ever since I can remember I have loved buying special gifts and presents for the people in my life. I love nothing more than surprising someone I care about with something I know they will love. I try to match potential gifts to people that I know would really enjoy the gift, for there is nothing worse than giving or receiving a gift that just doesn't match a personality. I recently gave a bird bath to my father for his birthday and I quickly realized that it was the perfect gift.

My father has loved everything about birds since I can remember. We were always reading the latest books or magazines on species of birds and on the noises they made, the foods they ate, and where they were most likely to migrate to and from during the winter. My father was constantly quizzing our entire family on different bird noises. He even bought a tape that was supposed to help you learn your bird noises and be able to distinguish them from one another. I had never seen my father own a bird bath, however, and I decided before his last birthday that it was about time to add that to his collection.

He was so overwhelmed by my gift of the bird bath that tears came to his eyes. He thanked me for getting him something that he truly loved and he said that it would be something he treasured for as long as he was able to enjoy his birds. I felt with his thanks the feeling I always get when I am able to bless a loved one or friend with a gift that is truly them and that they will honestly love.

If you are looking to give a great gift to give a bird lover in your life, then look no further than getting a great bird bath. A bird bath is the perfect gift for bird lovers because it allows even more birds to come near their home and to make friends with them. You can find great deals on a bird bath and most gardening or home improvement stores. You can even do an online search to learn more about potential places and kinds of bird baths to give as gifts.

Don't rush into making a bird bath purchase unless you have to. If you have time, take it and look around at a variety of places for the perfect bird bath. They come in many styles and many price ranges. Search until you find something great and then enjoy the look on your loved one's face when they unwrap a gift that they'll love forever.

Just like any other piece of outdoor equipment, your bird bath will need to be cleaned time to time. In order to prevent your fine feathered friends from becoming ill, be sure to clean your bird bath at least a couple times each season, especially if you regularly store you bird bath during the winter months. Also, it is critical you use bird-friendly cleaning products, as those used to clean pools or pond can potentially cause birds to become sick or even die due to the chlorine and other chemicals in these harsh cleaning agents. When cleaning your bird bath, follow these five easy steps to ensure the bath is clean and ready for your local birds to bathe and play.

1.) Empty the bath: Tip the bird bath to the side or remove the drain plug on the underside of the bird bath. Ensure you remove all dirt, leaves, and other debris that may be in the bath before continuing.

2.) Rinse the bath: Use a water hose (preferably one with a high-pressure nozzle) to spray the bird bath down. You may need to do this a couple times until the water draining from your bird bath is clear.

3.) Scrub the bath: Take a stiff brush and begin to scrub the bird bath. For algae or any stubborn stains, mix up a weak bleach solution. Mix three-fourths cup of bleach into one gallon of water, then scrub the bird bath well. Be sure not to use a stronger solution or any other chemicals or cleaners on your bird bath. Also, avoid using common dish soap to clean your bird bath, as any algae growing in the basin will not be killed.

4.) Soak the bath: If your bird bath is especially dirty or has a large amount of algae growth, let the bleach solution sit in the basin of the bath. Be sure to cover the bird bath with a piece of wood or plastic so that birds will not mistake the solution for water. After allowing the solution to sit approximately 15 minutes, scrub the basin again with the brush. If the basin is still not clean, repeat this step using fresh solution.

5.) Rinse the bath: After your bath is clean, be sure to thoroughly rinse the bleach solution from the basin. If any bleach is allowed to remain in the bird bath, the birds that bath from the basin may potentially fall ill. Many bird bath owners choose to keep their bird bath covered for a couple of hours so that fresh water can sit in the basin.

6.) Refill the bath: Once the bird bath is clean and thoroughly rinsed, refill the basin with clean, fresh water.

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