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Cheap, cool & easy birdie bath from plant pots
I couldn't find a birdbath large enough for my two macaws, so I made this one based on a decorative "butterfly" bath I saw an artist from SF do on the DIY channel.

Posted by Krissi from Folsom, California, United States • Published See Krissi's 9 projects »
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  • How to make a pet accessory. Terra Cotta Birdbath - Step 1
    Step 1

    For bath base: find 2-3 terra cotta pots that stack nicely (and securely). Glue in place using a permanent adhesive like Liquid Nails.

  • How to make a pet accessory. Terra Cotta Birdbath - Step 2
    Step 2

    So that the basin will hold water, you'll need to patch the drain hole in "bowl" using a permanent concrete patching compound.

  • How to make a pet accessory. Terra Cotta Birdbath - Step 3
    Step 3

    A self-adhesive fiber wall repair tape comes in handy (holds the patching compound in while it dries).

  • How to make a pet accessory. Terra Cotta Birdbath - Step 4
    Step 4

    Wipe the basin surface clean and dry (I use rubbing alcohol), read all directions for patching compound, apply repair tape and a thin coat of patching compound to bottom of basin.

    Allow to dry (about 10-15 minutes).

  • How to make a pet accessory. Terra Cotta Birdbath - Step 5
    Step 5

    Fill drain hole from inside basin with patching compound.

  • How to make a pet accessory. Terra Cotta Birdbath - Step 6
    Step 6

    Wipe away any excess.

    Allow patching compound to dry completely and cure for 24 hours to a week (depending on weather and type/brand of compound used) before filling with water.

  • How to make a pet accessory. Terra Cotta Birdbath - Step 7
    Step 7

    I chose NOT to glue the top onto my base, to allow for easier cleaning and disinfecting of the basin.

    You could also leave the drain hole open and insert a pump for water circulation (my birds would eat it...).

  • How to make a pet accessory. Terra Cotta Birdbath - Step 8
    Step 8

    Add water, bird and enjoy!

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Stacey D.
Stacey D. · London, GB · 2 projects
Beautiful macaw - my conure would be far too intimidated to get in there! He can just about cope with an inch of water in the sink! A fab idea!
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mars f.
mars f. · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 61 projects
Macaws are gorgeous, my little Eclectus has to make do with a casserole dish, that would be an olympic size birdbath for her!
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Cat Morley
Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects
That's amazing, great job!
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KattyRa
KattyRa · Iași, Iași County, RO · 4 projects
Wow!!Soo great

Happy
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