Airehead Posted August 23, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2020 Einstein did some feathering of the lawn after the driveway was installed. We are now on round two of grass seed in this area. The chickens from across the way keep making a pilgrimage over to eat the seed. At first barking dogs could scare them away but not today. I took Ryan out on a long line to see if a real dog would be effective. I kept him on a lead because I do not want any chickens harmed. It was everything I could do to keep him from pulling me over. He was very interested in chicken. The chickens high tailed it back up to the road. 🐔 If this does t work, what next? i don’t want to be that neighbor but I need the seed to sprout. Then the chickens are welcome back. why don’t people keep their animals at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maddmaxx ★ Posted August 23, 2020 Popular Post Share #2 Posted August 23, 2020 And now we know why the chicken crossed the road. Who knew. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 23, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2020 Chicken soup is a deterrent to them returning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted August 23, 2020 Just now, Longjohn said: Chicken soup is a deterrent to them returning. I don’t want to be that neighbor. How about a motion activated sprinkler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted August 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted August 23, 2020 We used a BB gun, and you all know how that turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted August 23, 2020 Share #6 Posted August 23, 2020 Get a cat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted August 23, 2020 Share #7 Posted August 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Get a cat. Our feral cats used to team up on the neighbor’s chickens in our yard. One cat would start sneaking down the driveway. The chickens would keep an eye on it but didn’t seem too concerned. Then they saw the other cat coming through the forsythia bushes and the rooster would tell his hens it’s time to go NOW. He took his job seriously. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted August 23, 2020 Share #8 Posted August 23, 2020 I read the thread title as "Chicken detergent." Not sure what you would use to wash a chicken... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted August 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, UglyBob said: I read the thread title as "Chicken detergent." Not sure what you would use to wash a chicken... See the other thread, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted August 23, 2020 Share #10 Posted August 23, 2020 Rubber snakes? My mom used them to keep pigeons off the roof. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 24, 2020 Share #11 Posted August 24, 2020 11 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: We used a BB gun, and you all know how that turned out. Not really! Chickenville was a long time ago. What happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted August 24, 2020 Share #12 Posted August 24, 2020 12 hours ago, UglyBob said: I read the thread title as "Chicken detergent." Not sure what you would use to wash a chicken... I would think Dawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted August 24, 2020 I put a large container of cinnamon down over the grass seed. It smells good outside but apparently chickens do not like it. Also tingles their feet if they walk in it but does no harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted August 24, 2020 Share #14 Posted August 24, 2020 Only one suggestion, build a fence. In the west, land owner is expected to build a fence to keep stray animals off of their property. Did not read the other comments, so sorry, if this has already been suggested. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted August 24, 2020 39 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: Only one suggestion, build a fence. In the west, land owner is expected to build a fence to keep stray animals off of their property. Did not read the other comments, so sorry, if this has already been suggested. Too bad they dont have to build a fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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