DIY Water Fountain Using a Bucket and Solar Pump, Cheap and Easy Upcycle, Recirculating Fountain

[@charsnest147]

Check out this new fountain video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPWfWptnt6tqpo

[@marigold7596]

I really like this video in the link. Less paint involved for birds. 🫶❤🐦

[@doratiscareno5856]

Why would You Paint The Lid....it WONT BE SEEN and The Paint Will Be Harmful To The Water💦 and Birds🐦

[@doratiscareno5856]

IT CAME OUT VERY NICE💦👍🏻

[@JudyJudyJudy44]

Painful to watch. Poor.

[@louisegauthier3306]

❤

[@truejim]

Years ago somebody dumped a small portable firepit in my yard. I did the same thing: plugged the holes, spray painted, filled with rocks, installed two solar water pumps. I also set up a Ring camera very near the birdbath so I can watch the birds play. It works great.

[@LanaTodd-pn1yg]

these are such great ideas that help the birds,,by posting this l hope that alot of people will make one,,

[@LNDESTGENIS]

Good idea, thank you ! Just make sure the paint is non toxic for animals as well as the bucket (plastic for food only). 🌹👍❤️

[@dcwatashi]

Yes, I couldn’t believe she sprayed the lid with that toxic paint

[@ginafuller1654]

Or maybe just spray the outside edge that won’t come into contact with the water. Spray painting the whole lid is definitely not the way to go

[@BA-ef4pr]

Although the holes were made upside down, it's a great idea.

[@jetv1471]

The hummingbird lady at Robbie and Gary did this years Ago and I did it ! No rocks , used a a round utility bucket and bottom catch tray of a plastic garden pot … used soldering gun to make holes … It runs all winter except for the occasional day I have to unfreeze it all if we are below freezing for a few days in row ! Birds love having a bath in it and appreciate the water all year ❤

[@adriankap2978]

That’s too funny about you mentioning Robbie and Gary’s channel. I watch their videos all the time. Have you checked out her new videos on using a pet water with the battery pack? I bought 3 and will be putting it together once it cools down a bit.

[@karmelicanke]

Great job! I'll copy your example but use smaller stones and leave a bare space where the birds can splash and bathe easily. Thanks

[@Kevin-zc7dv]

The birds are happy. Nice

[@samTollefson]

Very nice build! Amazon now sells little pumps that have a low water shut-off sensor.

[@generalawareness101]

I couldn't find one.

[@samsen3965]

Link, please.

[@janeknight5070]

SamTollefson Ty.

[@lovemeanyou]

Thank you for not editing the stuff that I would do lol makes me want to try this ..I love it and result is fabulous great tutorial thank you

[@charsnest147]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video.

[@jackieflynt995]

Exactly! I like that she shared her thought process as she went along.

[@terryrhuebottom]

I've been looking for something for a completely different project but when I saw the bird I though this was an insanely good idea!!!

[@franks9989]

Keep the Little Critters hydrated good job

[@curiouslass4280]

Awesome! I made a similar one with a round terra cotta pot and then a wire basket turned upside down with the pump inside, then another small terra cotta pot upside down on the base of the wire basket. The hose comes out the hole of the smaller terra cotta pot so it give the birds a place to land and bathe. I even get tons of hummingbirds at that fountain as it’s got the water running over the base of the small terra cotta pot giving them something to hold on to. So fun watching them!!🥰

[@charsnest147]

Very cool!

[@valerieenglish1003]

I hate the idea of birds messing on the pepples and sluicing back into the water....... so, I will make one with a bowl of water to put a cleaner plant in the bowl to hopefully keep the water pure!! But good idea with the bucket!!

[@emmsue1053]

@@valerieenglish1003 Why is that? The birds just want to have a lifesaving drink.. Personally thought the whole idea was for the wildlife? It must be awful to be hot & thirsty but unable to turn on a tap (faucet) or pop to buy some water?

[@valerieenglish1003]

@@emmsue1053 Yes, I've been putting down water for the local birds, fox and squirrels over the last few weeks: it's all thirsty work looking after the babies..... Last year was weeks without rain so tragic for wildlife..... I saved one HUGE Bee from drowning in a tub: and placed shallow dish with fruit...... Dragonfly and butterfly's can then get their strength back! Raining today in London: thank the LORD☔💯

[@terrih57]

Thank you! For providing a nice watering station for our feathered friends. Well done. 👏👏👏

[@detlevkarlstotzel1357]

Quite a lot of work... but as reward, lovely birds are coming and one can watch them drinking and taking a bath. Thanks a lot for the posting.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

That was very kind of you to create a water source for your wildlife!!

[@MonaDidWhat]

Cool fountain, birds look like they are enjoying it

[@mollyspencer5570]

I’ve been looking for a video like this for so long. Thank you for showing each step and detail. I’m excited to try to make one!

[@charsnest147]

You are so welcome!

[@dustbunnieboo]

That’s a great project and looks fantastic! If I try this I’ll forgo the paint below the pebbles, just to keep any potential toxins away from the birds.

[@lis819]

Great idea! If you pinch the tubing with a clothes peg or something like that, it will reduce the amount of water flowing through and so stop the fountain flowing too far out.

[@mindofmadness5593]

Very nice and gives me several ideas. Bought the wife a bird bath but, it's shallow and the water gets very hot and evaporates. I will fill it with sand, build one of thses and partially buy it to keep it cooler and the critters have more water. Maybe a kiddue pool in our woods, we gget deer, coyotes and small game thru there and me, being a photographer, would have a great time. :)

[@dianeyoung2914]

Few times I have wanted to make holes in plastic, I have done it by heating the tip of a metal skewer on the gas hob and used that. It works really well. Just obviously be careful not to touch the end and cool it down by placing in cold water afterwards.

[@george4781]

Great. As a bird lover, since last one year I've been purchasing several plants and bird feeder but alas no birds yet. I'll surely get this fountain system and I'm sure birds will come. Thanks for the great video and overall explanation. By the way I'm from India.

[@imaslowlerner]

Thanks, you gave me some great ideas for my pond on a budget.

[@mattypants]

A few things that would have made this go better would have been a drill, a breather hole in the top would have probably helped water drain in better vs more holes, and perhaps not using jigsaw in a way that risks removing body parts. The fountain is a super cute idea, I bet birds LOVE it. Nothing better than sitting outside in the morning with coffee on a nice day and watching birds play in water!

[@christineeverson840]

Matthew could you tell me what a breather hole is I’ve never heard of that term?

[@mattypants]

@@christineeverson840 just a hole somewhere water isn't that would allow air flow. Whether you put it on the top and extend it up a little with some tubing so it's above water or maybe even the side somewhere depending on how full the bucket is. A normal fountain doesn't need it because the water comes out and falls directly into the pool and the pump mechanically sucks it back up. In this case, the water falls on a surface above the pool and has to work it's way down to the pool. Or suction is created depending on how sealed it is and the pump works harder, which may slow water flow since the needed extra power isn't there. It would also allow a slightly stronger pump to move water up at higher volume and create some pooling for the birds to splash in. There's something called an assassins tea pot that explains how airflow helps (it's also kinda neat to realize how smart humans were a thousand years ago).

[@nancyandersen615]

Bought a solar pump a while back...been looking for great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@maryannegunter115]

So glad I came across this video, thank you! I'm always looking for ways to make a fountain for my birds. The sound of water moving, attracts them. Now I just need to find a litter bucket!

[@charsnest147]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roseannagross5094]

You tried so hard to do it right with the wrong tools, but you did it and that’s what counts. God bless you. You got a beautiful fountain.

[@luanngrembowski5912]

😊

[@romeowhiskey1146]

do you mean... CHEEP and EASY water feature...for the birds. Looks like a fun project. Will build one for my hummingbirds that are about to return. Thanks.

[@bobertjones2300]

What did the birds say about the cost analysis and construction of this project? Cheep, cheep, cheap

[@chrishayden5922]

My Hero, what a brilliant idea and result!!! Thank you!

[@brianh.4185]

Thank you for providing the link for the solar pump. Didn’t know how I was going to find one of those. Am going to make one of these fountains my wife.

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

I really like the way she did this video. If she needed to improvise, she did it on camera. So we will know what to do if we need to do the same. Thanks!

[@charsnest147]

Glad it was helpful!

[@freeagentangler5159]

Thank goodness for fast forward.

[@tamtazz314]

Thank you so much for this video. I especially liked that you were honest enough to show your errors and your fixes. Helps me to not be frustrated when I don’t perfect it first time. Excellent video. Bravo

[@jim9520]

Very good idea. Nice job.

[@Ceares]

This is perfect. I've been hanging on to my litter buckets, looking for a way to use them for something like this and it's perfect. I plan on stacking a few to get some extra height.

[@charsnest147]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chuckles2189]

be careful using the litter baskets they have chemicals in them that may harm birds@@charsnest147

[@dcwatashi]

@@chuckles2189 not to mention that she use spray paint on the lid, where the water is going to sit just more chemicals

[@photosquirrel]

@@dcwatashi I was thinking that exact thing. I really like the idea but would not paint that lid esp since it's going to be covered up..

[@dcwatashi]

@@photosquirrel yep!! Right now I have a garbage can, plastic unfortunately but I inverted the lid and used that as the bird bath area LOL. I keep the can turned upside down. Sometimes I’ve seen 4 birds at one time. I have medium sized rocks in there so they can sit on them. They like to sit on the edge of the lid. Try my best to clean it daily

[@ChristopherOBrienPSU]

What a great idea! Very clever and easy to do. Thanks for sharing!

[@Kristen-603]

Oh my gosh yes!! The bucket holds such a good amount of water. I've been trying to get water features in my garden but they evaporate so quickly. This is a great idea!

[@soupspoon9554]

Yes it was the exact video, I was looking for. I will tell you it was better than most. I laughed so hard, when you showed the water going ever. I'm now a subscriber. Thank ❤️

[@charsnest147]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for subscribing. ❤️

[@grandinfinite5921]

Thank you, sincerely. I will build one for my wife.

[@twspma3549]

Simple cheap and beautiful. Well done and thank you.

[@lynnmitzy1643]

Very ingenious 👍🏼👍🏼❤️I'm sending this to my kids. Thank you.

[@cybersecurity3]

I am searching for same project since two years. Thank you so much for sharing..

[@branchestarot]

Well done! You just gave me a great idea for this weekend inspired by your own! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@haunanigilpatrick-palama4993]

Thank you for sharing. Having the right tools are important.

[@ChristineJonah88]

A soldering iron works great for making holes and the notch on the bucket. Looks fabulous!!!

[@QuarterZipBro]

I luv the blue nails!

[@EricaNernie]

You are so cleaver! Going to do this myself. But you have to wonder why someone doesn't come up with a kit for us birdlovers, so it's a one-stop operation.

[@charsnest147]

I agree! It could be such a simple kit! Thanks for watching. :)

[@amisa160]

Very good idea! This would be nice in my cottage house, the birds and the insects would love it and so would I.😊

[@qiksoft]

Great idea. Got lots of the stuff laying around, going to try this one. Thanks for making the video!

[@charsnest147]

Glad it was helpful!

[@madmike3492]

You may have had enough holes. The water may have drained more easily If you added one hole as an air vent with a piece of tubing that reached above the waterline. Very nice projects. I'll be making one soon. Already have the pump. 🙂

[@charsnest147]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@damithsandaruwan9202]

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[@janeknight5070]

Ty for the idea of the kitty litter bucket. My son has a cat. I couldn’t find the right container. Can’t wait to use this. I love the blue paint.

[@jess65963]

Nice job! Birds do love moving water ♥️

[@pdxwildchildroberts5586]

Love your project💯💜You can also cut a small " X " with a razor and just push the airline tubing through (the X holds the tubing snug)..and for the drain holes, scissors are great..just puncture and push n spin it, till ya get the perfect size holes👍💜👍

[@lisabeyer4712]

Brilliant idea to use a glue gun for holes in plastic. Sometimes I’m just too lazy to get my drill out, but the glue gun is handy. I’m going to use it to drill entry holes into condiment cups for DIY ant traps, made from Borax and sugar water. And now I want to make a water feature! Thank you!!!!!

[@jeandiehl5074]

I make my own ant baits to! I found out once when I spilled some tuna juice that some ants are meat eaters as well. So I mixed tuna juice with the borax and use sugar in separate containers. I have to reread your post but if you haven't said, what do you use to hold your ant bait? I use my plastic 1.32 oz cat food containers.

[@dcwatashi]

@@jeandiehl5074 I cut those soda bottles in half not the liter kind the smaller ones and poke holes with a soldering iron. It’s much better than what she was doing.

[@beautybroop5253]

Hermoso y práctico!!! Lo mejor es que los pajaritos tienen dónde refrescarse❤❤❤

[@kristinaschewenius6615]

Lovely! Just got one of those pumps, now I have more ideas of how to finish the project🤩

[@charsnest147]

Wonderful!

[@lauraflores3678]

Hi! I loved your fountain… maybe take a few of the rocks away so the birds will have a tiny pool to swim in… it’s lovely… I love it. I think I’ll to make it… Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ratnabhaduri117]

Splendid job

[@onecarrottop]

This is a really good idea

[@wytchypu7412]

Fantastic! If you used longer tubing inside the bucket it would reduce the flow so the other heads may work. Great job though and love your inventive problem solving getting those holes in there. Love birds!!

[@tobystraumfabrik]

Thank you i already had this pump and this is a cool setup

[@arabrabann]

A great video!!! Thanks so much for posting your cool birdybath!!!!

[@ImmaFrogRibbit]

Great idea. I have a small one but I have to fill it DAILY. I need a bucket…. Lol

[@bonniestillwater6859]

Very creative and looks very nice 🙂

[@sandragoldfadim870]

Thank you so much I have been doing solar for my hummingbirds I fond that using a k cup really works well

[@Honeybee1975..]

Love this idea and definitely want to give it a go!

[@karynsperry7676]

Very nice!

[@joannafrancisica7600]

Beautiful idea.

[@hughwolfe1176]

Nice job, thanks for sharing

[@slvalleyboy]

I discarded the attachments and placed a marble in the base. Fund to watch, especially marble with a decorative center.

[@patriciarobinson5354]

That is brilliant thanks for sharing that I will definitely be making one myself 😊

[@philipcrewe540]

Excellent advice and idea , I’ll have to give it a go, thank you

[@digsindirt4490]

Great video. I appreciate the clear instructions. I’m excited to give it a try. 😊

[@debcurry5775]

love it. going to make one.

[@carolblaser5981]

I love that your blue nail polish matches the bucket. Thanks for shooting such a great video & showing things close up.

[@BigCheese85]

Good video. Can drill the draining holes while the water is flowing so you ensure you don't do to many.

[@LearnwithJanice]

Hello from Kansas 🇺🇲

[@PattymacMakes]

What a cute project!! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@theniabautista6306]

I would use a food grade container, since the birds are drinking from it🫶🏽 I like this tho👍🏽

[@NutmegThumper]

Nice work. I have same pump set up with my old firepit bowl but birds haven’t visited it. I may try your idea!

[@katalinszabo8322]

Very nice I love this bird bath thinking about making one! Thanks for sharing!!👍👍👍👍

[@mike1968442]

Now I just need to find a good food grade bucket/lid!

[@lyndatrost-sb8rx]

Ask at the bakery dept of your local grocery store for ones they might give away.

[@JCMAGIC7]

I LOVE WATERFOUNTAIN

[@marytyson6376]

I like when the wind hits the water , it helps water the planets.

[@sarabarruffe5373]

Very cute! I like it a lot.👍

[@sarahamernik4819]

Just perfect!

[@sherryshoblom2165]

Can also use various size knitting needles or nails to make the holes. Use heat-proof glove or pot holder and heat in a flame. Thank you!

[@charsnest147]

Great tip!

[@sonyalargo8427]

Aww so awesome 👌beautiful

[@gayatrishridhar3756]

Its very very cool...what I was looking for ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Celine-sf6ts]

Félicitations pour votre création ça me donne très envie d'en faire une pour mes petits oiseaux du jardin 💜💛🧡

[@sangeetaparsankumar4232]

Beautiful ❤

[@ceceliataylor4477]

Love it

[@GingerNinja1]

Great idea & I love repurposing items, but I would've only painted the trim & not the part they drink from bc it's not "non toxic." It's covered with rocks anyways. But great job working with what a lot of women have on hand in their homes. 😊 *Make sure the slit for the cord is big enough, otherwise it "could," pinch the insulation inside of the cord & cause a fire. & you may be able to find the mini pump & hosing for much cheaper at a pet supply store that sells aquarium equipment.

[@sueguidry4216]

Great fountain. Thank you

[@rainbowbudgies1129]

Thanks. This a great idea and easy to achieve.

[@jerrymarcozzi1701]

Awesome video, thanks

[@luleetomas2108]

I love it, good job

[@ellenkelley8416]

Love this. So creative. I am going to try it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@charsnest147]

You are so welcome!

[@eveorange6693]

... BRAVO POUR LA PEINTURE TOXIQUE