The birds need the fresh water for the drinking and the bathing. A few plumbing habits keep the bird water clean and the cage tidy.
The dish
A shallow dish gives the birds the fresh water every day. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Durham, the dish is the daily refill.
The bath
A bird bath dish attaches to the cage for the splashing. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Durham, the bath is the treat.
The change
Change the water daily so the droppings stay out of it. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Durham, the change is the rule.
The spray
A fine mist sprayer gives the birds a gentle shower. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Durham, the spray is the refresh.
The sink
Clean the dishes in the sink with the hot water and the soap. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Durham, the cleaning is the habit.
The safety
Use the filtered water if your tap has the heavy minerals. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Durham, the filter is the option.
The call
Setting up a bird station? Call 888-217-3585 and Durham Plumber Connect will match you with a Durham pro for the help.
Plumbing in Durham: what to know
In Durham, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Durham County — from Chapel Hill, Morrisville and Carrboro to ZIP codes like 27701, 27708, 27707 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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