My $80 heated birdbath was a total lifesaver this winter

I live in Michigan and the regular bath would freeze solid in hours, so the birds had nothing. Bought this one with a built in heater and thermostat online last November. It kept a small circle of water open even during that deep freeze we had in January. Anyone else use one and have tips on keeping the cord safe from squirrels?

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piper_wells652mo ago

Oh man, that's a game changer for the birds! Something I never see talked about is the power cord itself giving off a little heat. I wrapped my extra cord length in a spiral and buried it under a thin layer of mulch right near the bath. It makes a warm spot that bugs and worms move into, which gives the birds a double food source while they're there. Just a little extra help for them in the cold.

terrymitchell1mo ago

Burying a live power cord in mulch... what could possibly go wrong? Piper, you're one socket short of a full extension cord there.

young.sarah2mo ago

You buried a power cord on purpose?