Re: Birdbath question
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Birdbath question
- From: a*
- Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 19:30:39 -0500
- Importance: Normal
Bobbi
I have a small one piece concrete pedestal birdbath that has been in place
for 3 New England winters without dumping and without any mishaps. My
parent's two piece concave clay pedestal birdbath did not survive the winter
they forgot to take the top off.
I'm thinking that it might be the material, not the shape. I know I have
seen many concrete statuary type birdbaths that could not possibly be
emptied i.e.. a waist high statue with a birdbath at the figure's feet.
Right now, it's raining here in Massachusetts, zone 5, and the weather guys
are forecasting just about the temperature range you spoke of. When we do
have snow here I sprinkle some seed on the snow in the birdbath for the
juncos.
hope this helps
anne
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Metrowest, MA
zone 5
> Hi folks,
>
> To settle a domestic dispute, would there be any experts out there who
> could knowledgeably discuss the potential danger to concrete birdbaths,
> filled to the brim with water, during a period of 25 degree lows and 40
> degree highs? My husband insists that because of the concave shape the
> birdbaths can be safely left to freeze and thaw over the winter. Physics
> and all that. I insist that the birdbaths will be damaged and need to be
> replaced next year. Can anyone resolve this for us?
>
> By the way, the birdbaths are now safely emptied and on their sides, but
> Himself is not a Happy Camper.
>
> Bobbi Diehl
> Bloomington, IN
> zone 5/6
