How to Make Bird Bath for Hummingbirds Orioles EASY Solar Powered PORTABLE Endless Water Fountain

[@aussiegirl654]

The words out in the bird community, your garden is the place to be.🌻🐦⚘️

[@rebaramsey7585]

I have got to try that but it is so hot in Louisiana. It would have to be in the sun to work so I don't know if they would want to be in that heated water. When they get on the feeders lately they hold their wings out a little just to cool down.

[@aussiegirl654]

​@rebaramsey7585 Just use a different style solar fountain,where you can put the panel in the sun metres away from the fountain. So the birds can be in the shade. Look at her previous videos for ideas.

[@synergy2222]

Honestly Robbie, you bring me so much joy! I'm forever amazed at your ingenuity; creativity; deep understanding as to the simplicity of how nature works; the easy, natural composting; the containers and layering; the trellises; the birds and baths.... I'm missing some things but I want you to know I have regained a sense of life balance because of you. I'm the 60+ y.o. flight attendant who had the severe brain injury and I'm still off work these past 4 years wondering if I'm able to return to work because I'm still in different therapies to get better. Honestly, the more I learn to garden, and find new fun ways to take care of my beloved birds, squirrels, crows, etc, the more I'm thinking I just want to retire (67 now!) and keep practicing my gardening skills, use my latent creativity that always has a bent for using nature to invent and create things, and go on some occasional trips to enjoy life and appreciate what I have. You've kept my flame going. Life is short and I've had adventures and relationships I'll always cherish. I'm very social yet as I'm older I love my privacy and alone time to be with nature. You inspire me to really look at the simplicity of life, how it works, and enjoy these little moments to just be in it. This coming from a So. CAL city girl who didn't know, back in the day, what I would do with myself being in nature and not around anyone or the city life! Ha ha. For the past 40 years I've lived on 5 acres on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State and after a while I couldn't imagine living the city lifestyle again. Anyway, you'll never have enough thank yous from me for sharing a big part of your life to the rest of us. Gary too. My best, Tia.

[@shirleywilhelm1495]

@synergy2222 Just wanted to encourage you to check into retirement, it can't hurt. I did that a year in a half ago, things at work weren't going well in a new department. Turned out that was the best thing to do. I'm happier than I've ever been. Prayers for you! Robbie hope you don't mind me speaking to subscriber. Love your willingness to share how to's on you channel! Appreciate you and Gary!

[@bitsymother49]

So glad you expressed your gratitude and appreciation. I also find Robbie & Gary’s ideas to be spiritually healing. 😍🙏

[@Sisteryoda1440]

You’d definitely qualify for retirement, and when you’re ready you can always get a part-time job if you still want to work in the future. Gardening is therapeutic and good for physical activity - it’s really restored me since I retired at 67. This is a great channel for tips on gardening (and bird info), and you can do a lot of projects without having to mortgage your house to pay for it! 😂 All the best!

[@synergy2222]

@@Sisteryoda1440 thank you, I've been considering it seriously! My friends say flying isn't the same anymore and I should retire. Maybe it's time to jump in and do it 😊

[@synergy2222]

@@bitsymother49 For Sure. They're so caring and positive!

[@BarbaraC02]

Thanks Robbie, terrific bird bath for all my newly arrived guests. I just ordered 3 floating solar kits for $11.99 each. Perfect project for these hot days in Tucson, Arizona.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Wow, and we are still so cool, all my squash have powdery mildew. Have Fun! Thanks

[@annecohen8927]

Oh lots or beautiful birds, including the hummingbird! Wow. this is the bird paradise which awaits all of us including our feathered friends.

[@lilivonshtup3808]

I already bought one of these solar kits, then I saw your bucket idea and made one of those instead. Now you've given me a use for the other kit! Thanks so much, Robbie❣

[@RosenutAZ]

This was so easy to make, portable, and easy to clean. I used the bubbler. First morning out and I saw a dove perched on edge of shoebox, dipping in to drink. I still work from home so can't sit to watch for hummingbirds yet but at least I saw it is attracting birds. I put it next to 2 of my hummingbird feeders. I'm making another and will use the sprayer with a perch. This is so great. I found a 2 gallon beach toy bucket at Wallmart for $2 so will use my other floating solar panel, so great, no wire. Love this idea!

[@sueg2658]

Robbie, you amaze me with all the brilliant ideas you share with us!! Thank you so much!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you so much!

[@calonstanni]

I just decided make something like this the other day and ordered a solar fountain and sawed a blue rain barrel to hold the water. I want to water stray cats and possums as well. NOW I can make a lily-pad style landing for the birds while it floats around barrel! I was WONDERING how I was gonna give the birdies a landing pad while keeping the fountain away from the sides. I love the tiny perch idea! Thank you so much! I can't wait for my fountain to come in!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I am so glad I could give you an idea, I just made another one today and those landing pads are wonderful. Everything there sounds great. Thanks for sharing.

[@melindaroth5796]

Just beautiful ROBBIE

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank You!

[@jwater63]

Robbie, you're a genius! I have some solar fountains like that, and I put 4 rocks around them to keep them in place because I couldn't figure out any other way. Now I know, and I have some of the skewers. I feel so silly for not thinking about this lol. I know what I will be doing first thing in the morning. Thank you! 😊❤❤😊❤❤😊

[@kayhoward5780]

Also don’t cut ur hole so big. Needs to be the size of the inside

[@jettagirl15]

Thanks Robbie for this video. I just got this solar kit 2 days ago and I love it so much. Always something new to try

[@sheritownsend4149]

Im definitely going to make some for my birds❤

[@tensiepalmer1730]

You have an engineering mind. Amazing!

[@robertcooney8831]

Happy Father's day Gary 😊

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Hi Robert, I will tell him, Thank you

[@Curious-Lass]

Thank you Robbie!! I love, LOVE your fountain tutorials!! Going to make this one too!!! Can’t wait!!❤

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

You can do so much with these, just to fun, Thanks (more to come)

[@RosenutAZ]

Thank you, LH for sharing this gentle special creature, I had no idea how this bird lives! I am facinated

[@magnoliamagrag4071]

My Granddaughter(4) and i made a bird bath. She thought it was the nearest thing since sliced bread. And so did the birds.😄Thank you for all of your great ideas. Much love from hot and humid Baldwin, Wisconsin

[@monagriggs6352]

Robbie, you are so creative, thank you for sharing your ideas with us 🥰🥰

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

You are most welcome, Thank You

[@janeknight5070]

Great idea Robbie. Ty. I have one of those round floating solar fountains. I’m going to try this.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I now like these units, and will be making more soon, Thanks

[@gailzanfardino7590]

Great idea ! I have 4 solar fountains used for the birds and I am constantly refilling them with water. Luckily I have craft foam in my craft room stash !!! Thank you 😊

[@margaretmathis4775]

I just ordered a similar Solar fountain (Amazon). It came with 4 slender plastic tubes with attachment brackets to snap onto the bottom (foam part) of the panel. It serves the same purpose as the skewers. It keeps the fountain centered in the birdbath. Love the modifications you made❣️

[@SugarDad1]

Thank you for the tip of placing some wood on the panel when it is very sunny out.👍

[@cheriedoughan5583]

Great tip to block panel.👍

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Works great on these units, Thanks

[@BeckyA59]

This may be my favorite one yet. ❤

[@karenreeves3958]

This is so cute. What a great idea to use foam & skewers so the solar panel doesn’t move. You just keep coming up with great ideas.

[@lindakitts4304]

You are a genius! I had given up on my float fountain because it floated to the side and all the water was gone in one day.

[@emylytle7149]

I love this new project for my birds here, I have blue jays and doves and humming birds, mocking birds in my fireplace every morning making different noise, black cardinals, English sparrow so much to enjoy this fountains, thank you so much and I got some shoeboxes from habitat for humanity, just love this video h thank you Robbie ♥️👩‍🌾😊👍👍

[@princessalways4eva]

This is great Robbie. I just bought a fountain like that and was think about how to set it up. This is PERFECT! Tfs. Have a great night.🤗

[@babawawa1953]

You are so clever. I do so love your videos. Thank you !!

[@debrahickman731]

I am going to make this. So neat.Thanks, Robbie! Debbie 🤗

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Have fun! Thanks❤

[@nancylaplaca]

Thank you so much for these videos, i am having so much fun making birdbaths etc for hummers and other birds 😊

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Wonderful! You are so welcome! Thank you

[@gwenwimthelady3479]

Happy Father's Day Gary.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank You ❤

[@BessieJackson]

I just stumbled onto your site, and I am so great full. I have the exact same solar system and didn't have a clue how to use it. Thank you for your expertise

[@margaretwebker35]

I saw( actually alot) your video on a moat for the humming bird feeders keep ants from getting into it and made one myself. It worked!!

[@pamelacallaway3922]

I like the suggestions to lower the spray. I have the solar gizmo, and the birds do love stopping by. Thanks for the ideas!

[@conniedavidson1807]

That is so neat/ Love seeing the birds

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Hi Connie, Thanks ❤

[@DMike54]

You are extremely creative.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

❤ Thank You 😊

[@karencook3808]

Wow! Smart! Thanks Robbie!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

You're welcome! Thank you ❤

[@quiltedbrownie]

🤩🙏 thx, Robbie - this is great! I have 2 fountains I bought some time back that’re this type - great project & tips!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Fantastic! Have fun ❤

[@2MasterBuilder2]

I happened upon your channel and lo and behold, I actually have two of these solar fountains collecting dust. I'm definitely doing this!

[@juliemiller83983]

I have some of those fountains and your tips are so helpful. Now i need to locate them. The overshot of the water is why i havent gotten them out for a couple of years, Now i know what to do with them. ❤

[@maryannodell7856]

Thank you Robbie! ❤

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you!

[@lisaryder1668]

Love your ingenuity Robbie, u can come with some fantastic creations

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you! ❤️

[@jodywho6696]

You didn't lie. You were mistaken. You're better than that. Look at that great big heart you have. ✨🐝😊✨💙✨💜✨💚✨🐿🦋I get butterflies at my feeder too😊

[@graceinthegarden9151]

Thank you. That is such a wonderful idea. It's time to order a few more solar panels. 😊

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I just ordered 2 more, Thanks

[@Lindabraggketovore]

Oh I love this idea. Thank you. I just ordered a fountain from TEMU.

[@AquaLew]

I may have to give this one and the turkey baster one a try... Thanks!

[@PIAMUSA]

Wow. Birds loves water. Like to play in it. Ho Robbie been awhile.

[@LosingDrea]

Thank you Robbie, I have plenty of those show box container boxes. I think the Hummers will be back around any day now.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

The hummers are moving around different this year, so I agree, should be soon, Thanks

[@MsQueensheena]

Robbie thank you for your amazing videos! I’ve made some of your birdbaths but all of mine shoot out water so much, I can’t get it to come out slow and soft. I even cut the tubing down very low and that made it shoot even higher. Hope you get to mention in one of your videos how to get the water to come out of the tube lightly. Thank you for your videos.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGa3gJ9tasmVqa8 This video I tell you how to slow down your solar fountain, if this is the type you bought, if you bought the one in this video, I do tell you what to do with this type here, Thanks (there is always a fix)

[@mjcechman]

Brilliant!❤ I cannot find a bowl big enough to keep the water in! Thank you so much !🥰

[@jwater63]

I bought a big flower pot saucer at lowes for mine, 15 inch, I think. It was $6.98.

[@smuggafree]

Another great idea, Robbie.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank You

[@bonniehorton7169]

Your birds are sooo lucky!!

[@HJG-1019]

*Awwwwhhhhhh!* _How adorable!_ *Great idea!*

[@Red--Bace2137]

Thank you. Much 💓💓💓💓

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

You are so welcome ❤

[@ssamuel408]

Thank you. God bless you.

[@9liveslisa]

Love it! My birds will love it!

[@par4451]

You're so creative Robbie, I love it.

[@loristone1264]

❤❤love all your ideas we have 7 Ann's and 2 ruffus love them we are working on more lol Washington state

[@georgemacdonald6939]

Robbie, love all your creations and information that you give out. We've been following you for years. Keep them coming!

[@juliel.bateson4971]

How cute. I just may make one as well. Thanks for the bird bath idea(s) ❤

[@TheLamba444]

Robbie, thanks so much for this!!! I just bought one these solar fountains to try out!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I just bought 2 more, I have SO many Ideas for this type of solar fountain, Thanks

[@TheLamba444]

@@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy , i have been watching all the different creative ideas you have, going to order one of the other solar fountains as well, love our feathered friends and watching them!

[@pamelamccurry3156]

Love this. Going to try this. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Have fun, thanks😊

[@burungberkicau4131]

Good job my friends 💝

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you 🤗

[@pelicanstorm]

That is too , too cute! Can’t wait to try it.

[@denisewinton81]

I love this so much! Thanks! I will be making some very soon!

[@wolfdreams2000]

Awesomeness, Robbie 😊 The round solar fountains are the only type i have, and i love them! I've not seen anyone using them yet, but i hope as more flowers bloom here in Vermont, and it gets hotter, that the birds will enjoy them ❤

[@catherinemurphy873]

That's adorable

[@mkmalone8846]

I love the shoebox fountain! I need some ideas for elevated fountains. I have outdoor cats. My hummingbird feeders are on metal shepherd hooks about 5 ft long. There is no access for the cats to feeders. But for fountains, I know I need to use the metal shepherd hooks. Maybe I could use 2 of them and suspend a shoebox between them like a hammock. Have you done anything like that? Thank you! Meme Malone from Sumner, TX near Paris, TX.

[@Joe-lj3ir]

Great video. Great ideas! Thanks for sharing

[@anamariaguadayol2335]

Amazing!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you

[@audraslavin3188]

Love your ideas! I made one out of a plastic container, using a Amazon letter package, and skewers I already had at home. Following your bubbler idea, I don’t have K-cup but had small plastic cups from an precious party and… works perfectly!!! Won’t let me upload a pic or video 😢

[@woowooone]

Brilliant! Thank you so much

[@Sisteryoda1440]

So funny that the doves look huge after seeing the smaller birds! 😂 BTW, the view of the valley from that standpoint is fantastic! Great project - it’s amazing how many birds utilize it. 💦 🐦 Off to find a shoebox!

[@williamscarvie4498]

These bird bath and fountain projects of yours a very intriguing. I’m considering building some for our garden. I’m curious about one thing, however: how often do you disassemble and clean them? Thank you.

[@ellenmcintyre1247]

You're a good teacher! Please give the attachment to the site where you get your floating solar panel, thank you!

[@LilBamaGirl11]

Luv this tysm for sharing 😊

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks ❤️

[@Redeleiser]

The bird bath in the sun gets to hot. That’s why I like the solar that is detached from the pump, only connected with the cord. But yours is better than nothing.😉

[@bettyharris7281]

Thanks!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

You are most welcome. Hope it gave you fun ideas 😊 Thank you so very much for the Super Thanks, this is so greatly appreciate ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕

[@BrittanyS143]

Lol I love your narration

[@hamey]

I'd love to know where you get your ideas. This is another wonderful one! My hubby is gonna kick me out. 😂

[@cindynichols1342]

I love your home! It's so full of life and joy. You are truly a bird whisperer! Maybe I missed it but where do I get the solar kit? anyone??

[@cindynichols1342]

Robbie, you are my favorite engineer! I love birds too.

[@Marie10174]

I love your videos, especially the birdbaths & the hummers. I have a question about the one using the power bank. Do you take the pump out and charge it then put it back in ? This one really intrigues me since the part of California we live in doesn't get the sun that our southern & central parts of the state get. Thanks so much. Have a blessed day.

[@debraaurandt4228]

Love it!!!😊

[@donnasteward7670]

Robbie, I love this idea. I did run into a problem though, the sides where you stick the skewers into the foam, mine is plastic. Are there any ideas on how I can use it & keep it afloat? Or should I just order the one you suggest?

[@josephrafferty5472]

I thank you for all your help. I’ve bought a solar fountain. And when it gets shady the pump starts spitting water. Not a flow of water. It happen for over an hour then it got dark. Will this hurt the pump.

[@noodlet6704]

Hi Robbie. What do you do if the birds poop into the bath? That's what my finches and sparrows do with my standing water bowls (including my dogs water bowl)

[@maryfrey]

Robbie, do you have trouble with mold in your fountains? I made one last year, and the floating part constantly needed to be cleaned...it would get moldy and slimy, even when the fountain was in the sun. 😢 Any help?

[@vickimartintingle3391]

❤😊

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thanks❤️

[@suzannejohnson7050]

How often do you change the water, Robbie? Does algae build quickly?

[@lorihanby6733]

How about punching several small holes in your blue foam so the water can flow back under it into the box without overflowing. 😊

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

The foam top is not water tight, it flows very easy back and forth. thanks

[@marywinsor6777]

I have tried several of these types of fountains, but the birds, & hummingbirds won’t use it. I have a bird bath and water dishes for animals that come by and they prefer those. I was using a 5 gal bucket but it was just too hard to move so I went to a 2 gal it has a smaller lid. What am I doing wrong.

[@brownbear3699]

Hi,I wanna try this, but how do you keep the water clean and clear 😊?

[@susanmiller8902]

I need a longer cord for my water pump. I have it where I want it but the solar panel is not in the sun for enough time. I cannot find a cord that would extend the length of my cord. Do you know where I could get them??

[@valeriemyers3655]

The solar fountains come in different sizes (2.5watt, 3.5watt pump) what size should I use?

[@gailzanfardino7590]

Why didn’t you use the plastic tubes that come with the solar fountain instead of the wooden skewers ???

[@darlenec2812]

OH NO do not know if I can watch , you told a fib ROFL Love your videos

[@melindaroth5796]

What does ROFL stand for Darlene? Just curious 🤔

[@roseannagross5094]

Sorry, did you say foam in there? Where do you buy it?

[@kyrageider5767]

WARNING: As I saw that little bird slippin around on that sheet of foam, I imagined it loosin grip and get stuck in between this sheet and the box..and by trying to get out this the stone could roll over and dump it under the water...it could even get locked under the sheet in the end...this could also happen, when a second, heavier bird joins...besides this - nice idea..but please..support the sheet in a sterdy way all around the edges..sorry for mistakes in writing, not a native...

[@marywinsor6777]

I wonder if cutting the lid so it just fits in the top would work, & put some holds in the lid to let water out.

[@candiezavakos3920]

How much does the solar powered fountain kit cost?