Classic Brewing Co Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Just having a visit from Mr & Mrs Duck right outside my office window, I have several bird baths set up & attract a lot of different birds, even seagulls. I would throw bread out but you attract the bloomin' pigeons & we all know what they do 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 39 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Just having a visit from Mr & Mrs Duck right outside my office window, I have several bird baths set up & attract a lot of different birds, even seagulls. I would throw bread out but you attract the bloomin' pigeons & we all know what they do I apologise for letting your reputation influence my view on what the photo in this post would be. It turned out to be nothing like I was expecting, as I carefully opened the post. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Glenelg is Know for it's Bird life ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 1 hour ago, DavidM said: Glenelg is Know for it's Bird life ! Yes there are lot down on the waterfront Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) On 6/26/2022 at 1:52 PM, Classic Brewing Co said: Just having a visit from Mr & Mrs Duck right outside my office window, I have several bird baths set up & attract a lot of different birds, even seagulls. I would throw bread out but you attract the bloomin' pigeons & we all know what they do I dont mean to be a wet blanket on your thread fella, but bread is bad for ducks believe it or not. It swells in their guts and can make them sick or even kill them if they eat too much. Can ya feed them something else? I'm the same, i like attracting the feathered friends around the bird bath, i chuck a bit of seed or something. Edited June 27, 2022 by Pale Man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 10 minutes ago, Pale Man said: I dont mean to be a wet blanket on your thread fella, but bread is bad for ducks believe it or not. It swells in their guts and can make them sick or even kill them if they eat too much. Can ya feed them something else? I'm the same, i like attracting the feathered friends around the bird bath, i chuck a bit of seed or something. I do know what you mean, bread is actually bad for most birds but I have bought seed many times to attract birds but no matter what I buy the bloody pigeons always turn up. I figure these days I am doing my bit with water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 @Pale Man I've also read bread isn't such a good thing for ducks but the good news for our man @Classic Brewing Co is that grains are quite OK. Now that he's ventured into AG brewing the local webbed feet avians might be enjoying some spent brewing grains in the near future. It's a win, win. PS. Phil - Should it be Mr & Mrs Drake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, MUZZY said: @Pale Man I've also read bread isn't such a good thing for ducks but the good news for our man @Classic Brewing Co is that grains are quite OK. Now that he's ventured into AG brewing the local webbed feet avians might be enjoying some spent brewing grains in the near future. It's a win, win. PS. Phil - Should it be Mr & Mrs Drake? You are right Muzza, that is a good idea but as the other AG brewers will tell you it pong's but I am sure Albert & Dorothy Mallard would devour it rather quickly along with other birds. I will give that a go & I will probably looking at P****** Ducks 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 56 minutes ago, MUZZY said: @Pale Man I've also read bread isn't such a good thing for ducks but the good news for our man @Classic Brewing Co is that grains are quite OK. Now that he's ventured into AG brewing the local webbed feet avians might be enjoying some spent brewing grains in the near future. It's a win, win. PS. Phil - Should it be Mr & Mrs Drake? Exactly what I was thinking Muzz. The feathered critters would love some spent grain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 On 6/26/2022 at 3:05 PM, Shamus O'Sean said: It turned out to be nothing like I was expecting, Yes, #metoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 A couple of regular visitors to my office window, Rosella's, there are heaps of them in the big trees out the back, it would seem this is their local watering hole, that's OK we all need a drink. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Above my verandah, below Tacking Point lighthouse. Front yard Local mammalian bird A local beach 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 Nice, I love birds, good shots. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popo the Reprobate Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 50 minutes ago, Marvin said: Tacking Point Port Macquarie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 15 minutes ago, Popo said: Port Macquarie? That's the one, "named by Matthew Flinders in July 1802" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 I went outside to finish my drink & the Ducks spotted me, the lady 2 doors down feeds all of the birds as soon as they see a human, they follow you. The only problem is the Ducks walk right up to your front door & then then I have to hose off because they whoopsie everywhere. But I still love my birdlife. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 The local birdlife are cleaning up yesterday's grain, the Ducks will turn up & take over soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red devil 44 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 6/26/2022 at 2:22 PM, Classic Brewing Co said: Just having a visit from Mr & Mrs Duck right outside my office window, I have several bird baths set up & attract a lot of different birds, even seagulls. I would throw bread out but you attract the bloomin' pigeons & we all know what they do You kept saying in the past @Classic Brewing Cothat you always pull the birds 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Red devil 44 said: You kept saying in the past @Classic Brewing Cothat you always pull the birds Yes mate I am always shooing them away, even these pesky buggers with feathers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted May 13, 2023 Author Share Posted May 13, 2023 The birds have made short work of the spent grain from yesterday, the Doves are just cleaning up, I hope they leave enough so some beer trees can grow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kegory Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 I put my spent grains out last week and the birds haven't touched them. I actually showed the magpies where they were yesterday and they had a nibble but didn't like them at all. Maybe they just don't like oats, or maybe I steeped all the flavour out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Kegory said: I put my spent grains out last week and the birds haven't touched them. I actually showed the magpies where they were yesterday and they had a nibble but didn't like them at all. Maybe they just don't like oats, or maybe I steeped all the flavour out of them. Thats strange but then I suppose it depends where you live & what type of birds are in your area, I get ducks, doves, pigeons (because one of the neighbours feeds them) also finches, honey eaters, willie wag tails, shrikes etc. The spent grain gets all cleaned up very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kegory Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 I'm nowhere near that rich in birdlife. Apart from the maggies there's usually a couple of Indian Mynahs around, the odd pigeon, and a blackbird but I haven't seen that around for a while. Rainbow lorikeets come through when the trees are in fruit. There's a big park with a lake about 10 minutes walk away and an ephemeral wetland where there are ducks and moorhens, and seagulls, but they don't wander up here. I guess they get enough food down there. The magpies prefer the cat food I give them. I was hoping they clean up the grains, or somebody else does, before the rats find them. I think I'll have to pick them up if they aren't gone by tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbloke Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 @Classic Brewing Co Nice pics. Where are you? QLD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Oldbloke said: @Classic Brewing Co Nice pics. Where are you? QLD? I am in Glenelg North SA down by the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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