As @rural mouse said, if they can land, they will use it. Platform feeders are specifically designed for ground-feeding birds like Doves and such. Obviously the feeder in the second picture wouldn't work for crows - the first one would without the roof. In my quick search of platform feeders, I was only finding ones that hung, which could pose problems with squirrels. Sorry my selection of feeders was sub-par.
Foxy, you are probably much smarter than me. Congrats on doing math.Uh-uh, look again and closely, Foxy was learning Mathematics!
Congratulations!! He is so cute!New rooster in town! Oops I meant grandsonView attachment 3723314
I showed Mom this and we were both laughing. Thank you for posting this here!I am copying this from a post on a facebook group called Everything Backyard Chicken! This is relatable on so many levels and had me in tears laughing.
You’re a chickenowner now. That’s great that you had a golden doodle named “Pepper” and know how to care for animals. Take all that knowledge about dogs, cats or whatever 4 legged mammal you have and tuck it away neatly in the file labeled “useless”. Cuz my brothers and sisters in Christ, chickens will have you second guessing yourself about embarking into the world of mini velociraptors. Let me explain further:
If you don’t currently cuss, the second a rooster tries to spur you like he pays rent, you’ll be saying vulgar words in many different languages that you didn’t know you knew. Or when a broody hen tries to peck your eyeballs out, you’ll be saying things that you’re mother would be ashamed of.
Chickens do not need heat or AC. Pepper the golden doodle might’ve, but not Rocky the rooster. Take that money and go get a good pair of muck boots. Or go replace those bald tires that are one illegal U turn away from being past tense.
Chicken math is an addiction and should be treatable and covered by health insurance. Just like it’s guaranteed that you’re gonna have that one relative that has one too many PBRs and embarrasses the whole family at the reunion, chicken math is as certain as taxes and death. Don’t fight it. You’re not strong enough.
Chickens will sh*ton your porch even if they live on enough land to support a large Amish community. Your porch is gonna be where they go to get away from their kids and try to recenter their zen. You might pay the mortgage, but through the powers of imminent domain, it’s theirs now and you’re just allowed to exist on it. That’s it. You’re basically the maid and housekeeper for them that is underpaid and don’t get a 401k.
If you don’t already have a therapist, don’t worry. Cuz one day you’ll find yourself sitting with the chickens with either a bottle or a cooler full of adult beverages talking about how Pam at work would not shut up about her trip to Spain with her sister and now you’re questioning if you really even need that job. And they’re gonna appear to be attentive but in reality you’re making them wish they never hatched. And now they’re the ones needing a therapist after hearing all your trauma stories.
NO matter how much lovins you give them, some chickens will just not like you. Yes it might remind you of that certain ex that didn’t give you validation or affection. It’s not their fault tho in this case. So just throw em food and tell em to eff off every single day like a grown up.
So yeah, you’re a chicken owner now. We go through all of that emotional trauma, physical and mental bullying just to save $5 on eggs. It’s a great time to be alive
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He sure looks good
do you know how old he is?
Princess is a lucky chook to have green grass - it a snowy icy landscape here - though hopefully after next weekend it should warm up and maybe whatever snow is around would be melted.It's cold but thankfully no snow here.
The best news is princess muck had over an hour in the garden today with a nice bit of sun.
Time to charge up her hot water bottle now. She actually snuggles up and it lasts for hours. Mine is still luck warm in the mornings so a great help for people with a lone chicken and no electricity
View attachment 3725767Rechargeable hot water bottle
