Neighbor is buying chicken feed

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If it were my neighbor, I'd give him a metal trash can with a big red bow and a thank you note.

^definitely this, and including a tie-down for the top of the can so raccoons can't get in.​

 

[Fred's Hens]

My neighbors can buy feed and/or help with feed costs anytime they wish!!!

 

[Roccomanchickens]

Wow! This is a wonderful story. See how having chickens can bring joy to people's lives? I totally agree with the buying him a trash can to keep the feed in. Lucky you to have a great neighbor. Hopefully the dog won't be an issue.

 

[GhostRider65]

I agree I'd take feeding them a little extra as a great neighbor, wish I had a couple of them like him, don't get me wrong my neighbors are great and never complain, 1 has a large flock of her own, but having some help feeding them would be awsum.......never knew chickens could eat so much, I can't wait for butchering day, I'm feeding 34 roosters right now and they eat alot more than my 16 hens. LOL
I would also buy him a can and a big TY card, and as soon as my hens start laying a dozen eggs too boot. Wish everyone had this kind of neighbor.

 

[stubbornhill]

Agreed, agreed and agreed! Your chickens are obviously bringing this man some joy. I am sure he would soak up any educational information that you gave him and who knows, you may need a chicken babysitter in the future. Who better to ask then a neighbor who loves your girls and understands their needs. Thanks for sharing this great story.

 

[MareeZoCool]

You might buy a watertight storage container big enough to hold that bag of feed your neighbor has so kindly paid for. Let him know that you are so grateful to have a neighbor to enjoy your chickens with. Explain that the feed must be kept 100% dry, so you have an extra container for the feed you noticed in his yard.

Hope you both have great days watching over that flock together!

 

[M@M@2four]

Also a small trash can will hold the food and keep it air tight! That's very kind of your neighbor! It sounds like he means well. I would also tell him you are concerned because the hens are jumping over to his side. Are his dogs aggressive? I have 4 dogs of my own that are sweet as pie with the chickens. I have one in particular who lays in the pen with babies and licks them while I'm out feeding them. She has never been aggressive, just mothers them.

 

[ButtersMama]

That is so sweet. The joy that the chickens bring.

Great advice..... I'd make sure you tell hiim that the feed can attract rats too...so keep it tight and secure.

 

[1AcreRooster]

Wonder how I can my neighbor to support my chicken habit?

 

[gavinandallison]

Maybe invite him round, show him what fun they are and see if he is interested in getting some of his own and help him....