[TN-Bird] Re: Bird Bath question
- From: Ed Schneider <ed.schneider@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Pam Lasley <plasley@xxxxxxxxxxx>, tn bird <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 11:41:24 -0600
Hi Pam-
I've thought about this as well, whatwith everything made in China (lead) and
the the UV breaking down
the polymers. That being said, I've not heard of any studies; I'll try to do
some research. Maybe there's
a niche market for PBA-free bird products!
Ed
> From: plasley@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [TN-Bird] Bird Bath question
> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 10:58:03 -0600
>
> A friend of mine from church asked me the following question and frankly,
> I've never thought of the plastic issue. Any comments? Anyone seen (or done)
> any studies on bird bath composition?
> I have a birdbath made of plastic that birds love. Now that it's older I'm
> afraid the toxins in the plastic will leach into the water in hot weather and
> effect subtle genetic changes in the birds (:-(
>
> I figure I need to toss it or plant in it unless I can coat it with fiberlass
> or something non-toxic. Do you have any advice or know someone who may help?
> I should prob just buy a new one but this one is so pretty!
>
> Pam Lasley
> Nashville
>
>
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