They need time to get used to it being there. I had one that sat unused for weeks, till it became the place for all the kool birds to hang out. Same with feeders. Be patient.
They need time to get used to it being there. I had one that sat unused for weeks, till it became the place for all the kool birds to hang out. Same with feeders. Be patient.
That was my thought at first too, but it's been over a month without any visits and the article pointed out several things wrong with the new bath. It's stoneware so the edges are too smooth and it's too big, leaving no room around it on the pedestal to perch.
I put a few large stones in it and tucked some short stakes under it as well. We'll see, otherwise I'm going back to the little plastic saucer they loved.
That was my thought at first too, but it's been over a month without any visits and the article pointed out several things wrong with the new bath. It's stoneware so the edges are too smooth and it's too big, leaving no room around it on the pedestal to perch.
I put a few large stones in it and tucked some short stakes under it as well. We'll see, otherwise I'm going back to the little plastic saucer they loved.
The stones should work. Put a feeder close to it, at least until they start using it.
The stones should work. Put a feeder close to it, at least until they start using it.
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