Water Freezing

[rob23]

what is the best way to stop the water freezing in the loft??

 

many thanks

 

Rob.

[OLDYELLOW]

i put a tablespoon of salt in warm water no frozen drinkers yet

[rob23]

thank you i will try that now!

 

any problems with them drinking it?

[OLDYELLOW]

mines a big dome drinker they drink it no problem

[rob23]

thank you very much for your help

[OLDYELLOW]

it only works to a certain temperature as said been fine up to now since froze first time i've not had a frozen drinker yet since adding the salt

[greenlands]

I remove the drinkers when I lock the birds up,they drink very little this time of year so I don't think it bothers them too much.They are replaced about 08:00 >> 08:30 the following morning,if they freeze through the day I top up with a little warm water.

[Flyer]

I remove the drinkers when I lock the birds up,they drink very little this time of year so I don't think it bothers them too much.They are replaced about 08:00 >> 08:30 the following morning,if they freeze through the day I top up with a little warm water.

 

that the way i do it aswell. found this

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[gangi]

Sure I remember reading that birds can suffer from dehydration it cold conditions, due to them generating a lot of heat trying to keep warm? If that’s the case might need the water?

[Guest mick bowler]

For the normal type drinkers just fill a container with salt water (sea water best) and heat in microwave for 1 min, then put a lid on it (with foil under lid) then submerge in drinker.

 

You can also try using beach peebles, they will stop it freezing too, especially the granite ones. Best to warm them through first, but not to hot if in plastic drinker!