

Most heated bird baths run on 50 to 150 watts of power. When choosing a high-quality heated bird bath, it’s important to check the product’s power wattage. Some pedestal heated bird baths are even designed to hide the electrical cord.

There’s a larger selection of pedestal models-more color options, and lots of different designs-than mounted models. Because of their size, they’re also more expensive. Pedestal bird baths, which are also referred to as one-piece bird baths, are larger and require more yard space. They’re great options for apartment balconies or homes with small decks. These bird baths tend to be smaller and more affordable than pedestal baths. Mounted bird baths basically consist of a basin and a bracket for mounting it to either a deck railing or a wall.

There are two main types of heated bird baths to choose from: mounted and pedestal. On some models, owners can control the water temperature, while other baths heat the water just enough to prevent it from freezing.īefore shopping for a heated bird bath there are a few important decisions to make, including where on the property the bird bath will go and how it will be connected to a power source. Heated bird baths come in a variety of styles and types, just as regular bird baths do. Photo: What to Consider When Choosing the Best Heated Bird Bath
