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flaflwrgrl

Jul 13, 2013 5:36 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

MoSunshineGirl said:Thanks to all who have responded to my question about the copper being toxic to birds. I have removed the pieces of copper pipe I had in my birdbaths, because I just don't want to take a chance they could harm birds.
I usually put fresh water in my birdbaths at least twice a day, sometimes more, depending on the temperature. I don't think the water would have a chance to absorb a dangerous /toxic amount of copper, but I do not want to risk that I could be causing harm.

First,

to ATP!

And

if one changes the water that often I doubt there would be a problem but better safe than sorry right?

I have an email in to Cornell Lab of Ornithology on the subject. I got an automated response saying that the Public Info. Specialist is away from July 5 - 15 so there will be delays in answering inquiries. I will report back here as soon as they respond to me.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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