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The bear that visited our yard 2 to 3 weeks ago left 2 piles of solid waste in the yard. This is not un-common, as it has happened before.
What is very strange is what has become of it. I know they visit bird feeders and such around the neighborhood which as we all know, consist of many types of seeds and things. This did not happen the last time we were left with a pile and it has been very hot and dry.
Any thoughts??...must make great fertilizer

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Maybe sunflower... Just dab of moisture and they sprout like crazy.

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:27 pm

The bear that visited our yard 2 to 3 weeks ago left 2 piles of solid waste in the yard. This is not un-common, as it has happened before.
What is very strange is what has become of it. I know they visit bird feeders and such around the neighborhood which as we all know, consist of many types of seeds and things. This did not happen the last time we were left with a pile and it has been very hot and dry.
Any thoughts??...must make great fertilizer

Mags wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:43 pm

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Maybe sunflower... Just dab of moisture and they sprout like crazy.

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:27 pm

The bear that visited our yard 2 to 3 weeks ago left 2 piles of solid waste in the yard. This is not un-common, as it has happened before.
What is very strange is what has become of it. I know they visit bird feeders and such around the neighborhood which as we all know, consist of many types of seeds and things. This did not happen the last time we were left with a pile and it has been very hot and dry.
Any thoughts??...must make great fertilizer

Good point Mags...I know lots of feeders consist of Black Oil seeds.

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What puzzles me is if this is from sunflower (black oil), how a bear with those big paws could manage to eat them. Maybe knocked a feeder over and sucked them up?

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:45 pm

Good point Mags...I know lots of feeders consist of Black Oil seeds.

Mags wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:43 pm

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Maybe sunflower... Just dab of moisture and they sprout like crazy.

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:27 pm

The bear that visited our yard 2 to 3 weeks ago left 2 piles of solid waste in the yard. This is not un-common, as it has happened before.
What is very strange is what has become of it. I know they visit bird feeders and such around the neighborhood which as we all know, consist of many types of seeds and things. This did not happen the last time we were left with a pile and it has been very hot and dry.
Any thoughts??...must make great fertilizer

You may have already solved the mystery Mags.
We'll see if anyone else has any thoughts.

Look like sunflower sprouts to me.
I get them from the Scrub Jays hiding them all over the yard for the winter.

I agree with the sunflower diagnosis.

I have since done a little research online and yes, they do look like sunflower seedlings.
It's just the delivery of them that is a bit odd...
Thanks for your input guys!!

Maybe there is a market for 'bear poop sunflowers'

Like Civet Coffe.

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:15 pm

I have since done a little research online and yes, they do look like sunflower seedlings.
It's just the delivery of them that is a bit odd...
Thanks for your input guys!!

Maybe there is a market for 'bear poop sunflowers'

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Package it up in one of those hanging peat moss baskets and sell it.

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:15 pm

...Maybe there is a market for 'bear poop sunflowers'

Instead of "Cat Scratch Fever," you'll have "Bear Scat Flowers"!

Great band name, now that I think about it!

Either way, it's the gift that keeps on giving, so make the best of it.

ESquared wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:23 pm

Instead of "Cat Scratch Fever," you'll have "Bear Scat Flowers"!

Great band name, now that I think about it!

Either way, it's the gift that keeps on giving, so make the best of it.

WOW no sh#*t Evan...great idea... love the name

I'll cut Ya in for at least 25%. Just gotta lure in well fed bears now.

Tina pointed out it's no different than the lines of vegetation you see down farm fence lines. That appears from the birds sitting on the fences for years chatting among themselves, and...

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:32 pm

ESquared wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:23 pm

Instead of "Cat Scratch Fever," you'll have "Bear Scat Flowers"!

Great band name, now that I think about it!

Either way, it's the gift that keeps on giving, so make the best of it.

WOW no sh#*t Evan...great idea... love the name

I wouldn't brag about the SMELL...

BrokenolMarine wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:45 am

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:32 pm

ESquared wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:23 pm

Instead of "Cat Scratch Fever," you'll have "Bear Scat Flowers"!

Great band name, now that I think about it!

Either way, it's the gift that keeps on giving, so make the best of it.

WOW no sh#*t Evan...great idea... love the name

I wouldn't brag about the SMELL...

Certainly would leave that part out of advertising.

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That's the smell of money! Breathe deep and enjoy

BrokenolMarine wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:45 am

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I wouldn't brag about the SMELL...