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I have been feeding finches and smaller birds for about a year and my feeder is well established. I have wanted to get a bath going sooner, but just have not gotten to it. It is cold here in Iowa now, so I got a heated bath and have it mounted just off my deck about 10 feet from the feeder.
My question is this: how long should it take for the birds to find it an use it? It has been in about a week and they have not even looked at it. The temp has been cold (10 degrees F) and that could come into play, as the birds might not be interested in getting wet or drinking. Although some do seem to be eating the snow.
Any thoughts or insight on this is very welcome.
I have been feeding finches and smaller birds for about a year and my feeder is well established. I have wanted to get a bath going sooner, but just have not gotten to it. It is cold here in Iowa now, so I got a heated bath and have it mounted just off my deck about 10 feet from the feeder.
My question is this: how long should it take for the birds to find it an use it? It has been in about a week and they have not even looked at it. The temp has been cold (10 degrees F) and that could come into play, as the birds might not be interested in getting wet or drinking. Although some do seem to be eating the snow.
Any thoughts or insight on this is very welcome.