bc.gold 3,403 #1 Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) Curious why I was going through an ice cream pail full of bird seed each day. Edited January 25, 2022 by bc.gold 13 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,486 #2 Posted January 24, 2022 Looks like a Pine Grosbeak. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,540 #3 Posted January 24, 2022 It's this one: That's too blame for the excess food consumption. Note how it's just sitting right IN the food with no regard for it's Barrelmates. Clearly. Birdimus hugus appetitus. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #4 Posted January 25, 2022 Gonna need a taller barrel... 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,903 #5 Posted January 25, 2022 Just put a sign up. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,540 #6 Posted January 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Just put a sign up. The BBT and I have held much counsel about this suggestion. We conclude that it will work. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutbum70 857 #7 Posted January 25, 2022 Yep they sure do like bird seed, they really like the fruit and nuts kind. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,403 #8 Posted January 25, 2022 I set out some oats in a shallow pan late this afternoon for the small doe, after my oat supply has been used up I'm going to bring some wheat into the warm basement and see if she likes spouts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,403 #9 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Once the grain ha been re-hydrated, I'll need to transfer into a larger pan. This is new turf for me and I'm not sure how long it'll take for the wheat to sprouts or even if the deer will eat them. Edited January 25, 2022 by bc.gold 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,265 #10 Posted January 25, 2022 We have some rather large birds that come to our feeder from time to time. The feeder is right outside my wife's sewing room window and I refer to it as the Cat Home Entertainment System. 2 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,754 #11 Posted January 25, 2022 If you have a "Deer Crossing" sign near your house, maybe you can get the county to move it down the road a bit??? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,403 #12 Posted January 25, 2022 15 hours ago, troutbum63 said: Yep they sure do like bird seed, they really like the fruit and nuts kind. Pat sets out left over canned cat food for the woodpeckers and the magpies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #13 Posted January 25, 2022 20 hours ago, bc.gold said: going through an ice cream pail full of bird seed each day. Yep... 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #14 Posted January 25, 2022 19 hours ago, Pullstart said: Just put a sign up. 2 hours ago, stevasaurus said: If you have a "Deer Crossing" sign near your house, maybe you can get the county to move it down the road a bit??? I tried those ideas but I don’t think them creatures can read! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,580 #15 Posted January 25, 2022 4 hours ago, stevasaurus said: If you have a "Deer Crossing" sign near your house, maybe you can get the county to move it down the road a bit??? Just as long as it isn’t a “Deere” crossing sign… 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,540 #16 Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Just as long as it isn’t a “Deere” crossing sign… Now quit cursing please.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,403 #17 Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) Edited January 27, 2022 by bc.gold 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
giddyap 1,569 #18 Posted January 27, 2022 @bc.gold My bird feeder is in the shape of a house up on a post. So much feed falls to the ground I was considering a pan like yours. Then again I never knew cats liked bird seed so I'm just going to keep it like it is 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #19 Posted January 27, 2022 12 minutes ago, giddyap said: cats " Here kitty kitty kitty!!! " 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,540 #20 Posted January 27, 2022 1 hour ago, giddyap said: never knew cats... ... Could smell so good?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,307 #21 Posted January 28, 2022 3 hours ago, giddyap said: @bc.gold My bird feeder is in the shape of a house up on a post. So much feed falls to the ground I was considering a pan like yours. Then again I never knew cats liked bird seed so I'm just going to keep it like it is I guess those are pole cats? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,065 #22 Posted January 28, 2022 You could put an electric fence charger on it. It would only shock whatever touches it and the ground at the same time... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,403 #23 Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Our cat asked to go out doors to use her greenhouse facility but when she spotted two deer I ended up carrying her part way. Edited January 28, 2022 by bc.gold 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beap52 811 #24 Posted January 29, 2022 Maybe a informational sign in in order: Warning 0ut of season shooting deer is illegal The grain in this pan is for birds, squirrels and other small animals Any deer eating this grain will be shot on sight! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,540 #25 Posted January 29, 2022 8 hours ago, Beap52 said: informational sign I like the idea but last time I interviewed all the deer in my area most of em couldn't read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
