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How do I get these dang birds to stop drinking from and shitting in my dog's outside water bowl?

submitted by Nosferatjew to whatever 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 15:21:58 ago (+9/-1)     (whatever)

Ths trouble is, I like the birds. They eat the bugs, like good goy birds should. So, how can I get them to leave my dog's water bowl alone, without scaring them away entirely?


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[ - ] GloryBeckons 5 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 15:36:05 ago (+5/-0)

Get them a bird bath.

They'll leave the dog bowl alone if they have something better. Protip: Put a small flat rock or slab of brick in the center, so it sits slightly below the waterline. They enjoy having something to stand on in the middle. You'll have to change the water now and then. You can just spray it down with a hose to clean and refill.

[ - ] Nosferatjew [op] 2 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 15:42:37 ago (+2/-0)

This was my first thought. I was thinking a solar powered recirculating fountain, with a large-ish pool portion for the birds, could be nice. I could put it sort of near the feeders. For refilling, I bet an auto-filler, like what I use for the cow trough could work.

[ - ] GloryBeckons 2 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 15:49:27 ago (+2/-0)

An auto-filler would be handy, but I bet it'll still get nasty after a while. Birds are surprisingly filthy creatures. Doesn't help that they like taking dirt baths, too.

[ - ] Nosferatjew [op] 2 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 16:47:42 ago (+2/-0)

The auto-filler will just keep it from drying up in the summer. If it's a recirculating fountain, then there's a pump, and pumps like to stay wet.

[ - ] drstrangegub 2 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 18:19:34 ago (+2/-0)

this is a good idea.

[ - ] allAheadFull 1 point 11 monthsMay 30, 2023 20:37:25 ago (+1/-0)

Pass a law and make it a no-bird area. You may still have a problem with black birds.

[ - ] Cantaloupe 3 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 15:31:27 ago (+3/-0)*

Put the bowl around a corner, put a fake owl near it.

Put a bird bath out, so they reach it first.

Get an ultrasounds bird repellent, check frequencies for bird vs dog.

Put spike strips on areas high up where bird poo indicates birds land; such as fence tops near the birdbath. Make sure spikes are short Incase some idiot climbs the fence. It could be plastic.

[ - ] Not_a_redfugee 2 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 20:22:44 ago (+2/-0)

Yeah just get a bird bath or 2

[ - ] Roy_Batty 2 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 17:04:44 ago (+2/-0)

Damn migrants... Tried calling ICE? Bird crimes are real crimes, it is time we stop ignoring this threat in our midst.

[ - ] HonkyMcNiggerSpic 2 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 16:22:57 ago (+2/-0)

Lowes has stone bird baths right now for $39.99. Other than that they wil lcontinue getting in it. I have a bunch of squirrels getting into my bird feeder. I've made some mods and those little fuckers are still getting in it. Of course, this means war! I'm gonna do another mod that I think will at least slow them down. They are determined little fuckers. I have every kind of bird coming here along with Ravens. I sit in the morning and watch all this shit unfold. You wouldn't think it but Doves are aggressive! More so than BluJays.

[ - ] Cantaloupe 2 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 16:46:21 ago (+2/-0)*

[ - ] HonkyMcNiggerSpic 0 points 11 monthsMay 30, 2023 00:11:44 ago (+0/-0)

That baffle is actually a great idea. I'll go to dollar tree tomorrow and get me a big bowl and make one. These squirrels are fucked now!

[ - ] PeckerwoodPerry 2 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 15:30:41 ago (+2/-0)

Build a small enclosure for the bowl, just big enough for the pups head.

[ - ] Cantaloupe 1 point 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 21:06:48 ago (+1/-0)

[ - ] HeyJames 1 point 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 19:00:02 ago (+1/-0)

Pellet gun

[ - ] RepublicanNerd 1 point 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 19:23:05 ago (+1/-0)

10 gauge would work better although the bowl might leak a bit :)

[ - ] drstrangegub 1 point 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 18:19:06 ago (+1/-0)

maybe a windchime?

[ - ] Nosferatjew [op] 1 point 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 21:12:41 ago (+1/-0)

Absofuckinlutely not.

[ - ] drstrangegub 0 points 11 monthsMay 30, 2023 11:15:08 ago (+0/-0)

would it clash with your rainbow flag and ruin the feng shue of your porch?

[ - ] deleted 1 point 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 17:42:53 ago (+1/-0)

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[ - ] UncleDoug 1 point 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 15:34:40 ago (+1/-0)

Buy a deeper replacement dog bowl

[ - ] lord_nougat 1 point 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 15:28:59 ago (+1/-0)

I was going to reflexively recommend getting a cat, but then I read your commentary. Maybe set up something with one of those bird frighteners or something.

[ - ] Master_Foo 0 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 18:21:19 ago (+0/-0)

Protip: the dog probably likes the bird shit.

[ - ] Nosferatjew [op] 0 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 21:12:21 ago (+0/-0)

Probably?

[ - ] texasblood -1 points 11 monthsMay 30, 2023 07:53:54 ago (+0/-1)

Pellet rifle

[ - ] MaryXmas -3 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 16:02:05 ago (+0/-3)

So you want the birds but dont want to be inconvenienced by the birds. You sound like a boomer.

[ - ] Nosferatjew [op] 2 points 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 16:49:20 ago (+2/-0)*

And you sound like you enjoy the feeling of black dick in your throat.

[ - ] MaryXmas 1 point 11 monthsMay 29, 2023 20:45:57 ago (+1/-0)

Glug glug glug.