Feeding Wild Birds

[R2elk]

I did not see the hawk this morning. I suspect that it will stop hanging around because the Grackles showed up today. They tend to drive everything but the Red-wings, Robins and House Sparrows away.

A wild turkey hen showed up today as well as some ducks.

 

[ColtHandorf]

There were two Great Blue Herons flying over the property late yesterday at dusk. Not sure if it was a mating or territorial thing. I heard them before I saw them and assumed geese. One was definitely pursuing the other. Lots of acrobatics and things happening in the air.

 

[R2elk]

First female Red-winged Blackbird showed up today.

 

[sourland]

First female Red-winged Blackbird showed up today.

None here as of today.

 

[ColtHandorf]

First female Red-winged Blackbird showed up today.

They and the cowbirds have been mobbing the chickens for hen scratch for a month at least down here. I've stopped putting out more than a tiny scoop for them.

 

[R2elk]

They and the cowbirds have been mobbing the chickens for hen scratch for a month at least down here. I've stopped putting out more than a tiny scoop for them.

I never give my poultry scratch.

 

[ColtHandorf]

I never give my poultry scratch.

We did it growing up as a treat in the evening. And it works great if they are out and I need to get them to put back up quickly for some reason. They don't get it every day and I'm out now actually. I probably let them have it once or twice a week. Usually a two-cup scoop for every seven chickens. The ducks get a bit more because they are basically hoovers that crap everywhere so the chickens don't get a chance to get much in those pens.

 

[CapricornFarm]

I never give my poultry scratch.

I do occasionally during the winter.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, I wanted to share this photo with you folks. Black squirrel with a red tail. I looked all ove town for the black squirrel with a half white tail but couldn't find her. I don't think she made it through the winter as people are always hitting with cars.

 

[sourland]

Hi, I wanted to share this photo with you folks. Black squirrel with a red tail. I looked all ove town for the black squirrel with a half white tail but couldn't find her. I don't think she made it through the winter as people are always hitting with cars.

That is truly unique. I have seen black, red, white squirrels, but never one with a tail colored differently from the body. Thanks for posting the picture.