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Cast iron bird bath
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 5:17 pm
by Barbara
Hello I am new to this site but have been enjoying and learning so many things.I have a adorable little bird bath it is the perfect size to put in my flight cage,the only thing it is cast iron seems to be coated and is a bird bath but was wondering if I should use it for fear of it rusting,I also thought I could put a dish inside but it would take away the look,want it to be safe.Any thoughts?
Re: Cast iron bird bath
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:21 pm
by Spreckles
you said it's coated do you know with what? can you post a picture? some of the knowledgeable folks can help you with this I am sure.
WELCOME to the forum!
Karen
Re: Cast iron bird bath
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:29 pm
by Sally
Yes, a photo would be helpful. If you would put it in the cage just for bath time and then pull it out and let it dry, that would solve any rusting problem, I would think.
Welcome to the forum! There's lots of good reading at
www.finchinfo.com, where you will find many articles on finch care.
Re: Cast iron bird bath
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:33 pm
by debbie276
You would need to be sure the coating is safe for finches and will not leach into the water. If it was made to be a usable birdbath and not just decorative it sounds like it just might work. Would love to see a picture
Welcome to the forum
Re: Cast iron bird bath
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2016 8:55 pm
by Barbara
Thank-you for your info.it is a bird bath was just warned that it was very small,so would have to fill frequently.some even said that they have been using outside for over a year and hasn'the rusted yet .will post pic.
Re: Cast iron bird bath
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:31 pm
by Barbara
Not sure this is right sorry if bird bath isn'the in the message.my new cage came in so fun fun fun
Re: Cast iron bird bath
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:56 am
by slwatson
Barbara
Now that's cute! I like it
Re: Cast iron bird bath
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 6:19 pm
by Barbara
Thank-you,I think so too but still not sure if I dare use it
Re: Cast iron bird bath
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:05 pm
by cindy
when cooking with cast iron some of the iron leeches into foods... not sure if that is the case with water sitting in it or not. Birds can suffer iron toxicity or iron overlaod... if offering as a bath they may drink out of it.
Re: Cast iron bird bath
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:43 am
by Barbara
I decided against using it for that reason,I use a clay pot and they seem to like it but really enjoy there drinking water.gotta love them they make me laugh everyday
Re: Cast iron bird bath
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2016 11:52 am
by zebragirl
Have you thought about seasoning it like you would a cast iron pot? That might seal it enough so you could use it. It's so cute!