Young emu feeder...dumb sparrows

[Guy4God]

Hello. I have 2 four month old emu that I feed from raised dog bowls. Is there something I can use so they can eat all day, but the sparrows can't? I'm mostly upset they poop in the feed.....thanks

 

[cavemanrich]

Yes there is a solution. Not sure you want to take it.
I have numerous sparrows around my house. I do enjoy having them here. I have a bird feeder available year round.
Currently, (in my zone 5A) the newborn sparrows hatched in recent weeks. The parent sparrows need to feed their young. I just LUV, seeing the babies being fed.
So you must understand that sparrows are also Gods little creatures. They need to eat.
My sparrows don't raid the chicken feeders, since I provide them with wild bird seeds.
Think about the solution.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[shamorunner]

Sparrow cage traps work if you're fine seeing a drop in sparrow population

A feeder with a hood over it might help as well as a feeder with a cover and a pressure plate for the birds to step on can work but would need training

 

[briefvisit]

Is the amount of poop substantial? My guess would be that the emus couldn't care less. In the wild, they eat dirt and stones. I've seen them peck grains of wheat out of emoo poop. They aren't too choosy.

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