Cast Iron Bird Bath (small)

No garden can be with without plants! This cast iron tray in the form of a leaf can be filled with either food or water and as such will provide the birds with a lovely drinking or bathing spot. A bird has already settled on the edge, it is up to other birds to quickly follow suit.

Dimensions 20.3 x 16.2 x 12.5cm

Bathing is an important part of feather maintenance. Dampening the feathers loosens the dirt and makes their feathers easier to preen. When preening, birds carefully rearrange the feathers and spread oil from the preen gland so they remain waterproof and trap an insulating layer of air underneath to keep them warm

Birds need water for two reasons: drinking and preening. Water helps keep a bird's body cool both from the inside and outside. Water baths can also remove dust, loose feathers, parasites and other debris from a bird's plumage.