FAQ - Bird Baths
YES! Every bird bath has three components; the bowl(top), the pedestal(base), and the earth anchor(photo #1). The bowl has a ¾” stainless steel pin epoxied into a hole drilled in the underside(photo #3) that corresponds to a hole drilled into the top of the pedestal(photo #4) and the bottom of the pedestal has a ⅞” hole(9” deep) drilled to accept the protruding pin(photo #2) of the earth anchor. The earth anchor is hand forged and welded from ¾”rebar and the center pin is 26”+/-. After burying(hammering) the anchor into the ground 8” of rebar will protrude above ground.
Local delivery and installation can be arranged for a modest additional fee within 90 kms of my studio.
Shipping can be arranged and is calculated individually and dependent on weight, size, and distance to destination. Each component must be crated individually to prevent shipping damage. LTL(pallet) delivery can also be arranged if you have a commercial address with a loading dock or forklift.
Yes. They are fairly simple to install. The anchor is hammered into the ground to the point that the three support arms are flush with the ground surface and 8” of pin protrudes. Try to keep the center pin as vertical(plumb) as possible. The pedestal is lowered onto the protruding pin and then the stainless steel pin of the bowl is inserted into the pedestal. Pay attention to the indicator marks as seen in photos #3 and #4. The entire bird bath should be able to rotate on the earth anchor which will allow you find the position you like best. If you fill the bowl and the water doesn't seem to settle right(aesthetically) you may not have got the anchor perfectly plumb. You may be able to force the entire bird bath in the appropriate direction by pushing the entire bird bath and moving the anchor slightly.
That depends a lot on weather conditions and also the volume capacity of your particular bowl but it's a good idea to change the water every day to prevent bacteria from accumulating and to help promote good bird health.
If you are changing the water every day then your bowl should remain fairly clean. If you do get some hard water deposit or dirt sticking to the stone you may be able to remove it with plain water and a gentle scouring sponge.
Your bird bath can be left as is throughout the winter months. Frozen water in the bowl is not a problem and snow and ice will not affect it. If you were to remove the bowl to bring it inside out of the weather you would need to cover the hole in the base to prevent damage from expanding ice.