Providing moving water is the absolute best way to attract more bird species to your yard!

Thx for the vinegar/water mixture idea. Found that maintaining a regular source of water keeps it frequently visited even without movement. We keep a rock in the water and noticed smaller birds like sitting on that while drinking. Easy-to-listen-to video. Thx. 🙏

@grantrettig

24 күн бұрын

You're very welcome! I just always dislike using bleach when I can so the vinegar mixture is perfect. Adding rocks for birds to perch is always helpful! Thanks for watching.

Thank you! I bought a solar pump, but unfortunately the wind constantly blows the water all over the yard, emptying the bath and defeating the entire purpose 😂 and on days when the sun isn’t shining, it doesn’t work at all. So I appreciate these tips. Thank you. I’ve found this video to be informative, easy to understand and you’ve kept my attention. Great job! I hope your channel continues to grow, as you’re such a blessing and quite talented in this area.

@grantrettig

18 күн бұрын

So sorry to hear! I've definitely heard that about some solar pumps. I've just always had a lot of my bird baths in shady areas so solar was never an option. Thank you very much for all the kind words! I greatly appreciate it!

Great suggestions - rock pump and wiggler - I didn’t know about them and the solar one didn’t work well. As one commenter said, the water sprinkled out of the birdbath and it was emptied quickly. But I’m going to try to find the wiggler and see how that works. Very helpful video👍

@grantrettig

9 күн бұрын

The wiggler has been working great and the birds use that bath daily now. Good luck!

I love this series!!! 🐦‍⬛ Thank you for sharing!

@grantrettig

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

I used DIY solar powered fountains in the SoCal summer, but it's May Gray right now, so switched to portable battery powered ones. They work great! Thanks to @RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy. Now I'll look for the rock bubbler & water wiggler.

@grantrettig

21 күн бұрын

Yes, I remember the June gloom days when I lived in Cali. Definitely try out the battery water wiggler if you don't want to deal with a cord. I have been really happy with it ever since I got it. Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much! You covered so much here. How about the solar panel ones? Too warm?

@grantrettig

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! No the issue with the solar ones for me is that there is just too much shade from trees to keep it going indefinitely. If you had a bright area that gets lots of sun I wouldn't see any issue.

I use apple cider vinegar in the water twocap. Fulls!

@grantrettig

11 күн бұрын

Apple cider vinegar should work just fine and is non toxic, but white vinegar will do a better job cleaning due to the higher acidity.

Guess ❤ Use a solar Pump !!!! ❤

@grantrettig

Ай бұрын

I like the idea of solar pumps, but a lot of my yard gets too much shade to completely keep it running.

Good and helpful info. Thanks for sharing. This is something I'm working on at this time, so I appreciate your tips.❤🐦🛁

@grantrettig

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! So happy it helps! 😊