There are so many different types of bird bath available this is a difficult one to answer. The best idea is for you to go to a website such as birding.about.com which gives you full information on all the baths available and which would be the best for your wild birds.
A copper bird bath is a copper vessel that holds water for birds to bathe in. One advantage of a copper bird bath over an iron bird bath is that copper does not rust.
None. Any product to get rid of rust will seriously harm or kill birds. It's best just to replace the bird bath.
You can indeed paint a rusty bird bath. You must first sand down the rust and then paint the bird bath.
I have never personally seen a solar bird bath, but I am sure it looks similar to a regular bird bath.
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There are websites that help you design your own bird baths - example http://ourcreativelife.blogspot.com/2009/03/make-bird-bath.html, http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/how_to/build_your_own/bird_bath.aspx. You could also check ebay to see if you like any of the designs You can design your own custom bird bath in the Florida area at atd.agranite.com/emerald-coast/garden/garden-birds. Another good website is www.hydesscreening.com/links21.html
If there is one bird bath and a male bird takes his bath there at night and the female bird takes her bath there in the morning then they will never meet. c:
I have never heard of a bird making a nest in a bird bath. I believe they only make nests in trees. I wouldn't worry about a bird making a nest in your bird bath. It's more used as a decoration.
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The benefits of having a solar powered bird bath are for example no cost for electricity and no issues with getting power to the desired place of the bird bath.
The best type of concrete sealer for a bird bath to ensure durability and longevity is a penetrating sealer. This type of sealer penetrates into the concrete to provide long-lasting protection against water, stains, and weathering. It helps to prevent cracking, chipping, and fading, making your bird bath more durable and resistant to the elements.
The best way i think to attract wild birds is to get a bird feeder or bird bath from any garden shops and for the food at any pet stores or you could make a homemade bird bath with a few stones and an unwanted bowl, then just add water