Wild bird seed isn't a problem for chickens. It's usually millet, sunflower, safflower, milo and things like that. All of that is fine for chickens to eat, in moderation just like scratch grains that are usually corn, wheat, oats, barley.
Foods that are poisonous to Chickens : Apricot pits and leaves , Apple seeds, Avocado skins and pits, Chocolate, Citrus fruits, Moldy food, Mushrooms, Onions, Raw or dried beans, Raw green potato skins, Rhubarb or tomato plants.
✔ Locate it within a short distance of trees or hanging from a tree, if possible. Trees will provide a safe place for birds to fly up into if they spot a cat, or a sudden noise frightens them. ✔ bird feeders away from fences or dense foliage where cats could hide and pounce.
Your options are twofold: Place feeder and birdbaths within three feet of the nearest window so that birds don't hurt themselves upon liftoff; or place them more than 30 feet away so that feeding birds have plenty of space to clear the house.
Although chickens do not 'play' in the same way that a dog or a cat does with a stick or a ball of wool, they still enjoy a bit of fun. Toys for chickens are objects with which the birds may interact and things that stimulate them and appeal to their instincts and natural behaviors.
Hanging feeders are often used in large walk-in coops where they are easy to manage and place. They are ideal for older birds and are an effective deterrent for small rodent populations in coops by preventing easy access to food.
Why is feeding birds rice considered a spiritual practice? Feeding the birds is done for blessing and favour. It is believed that if you feed the birds, your life will be filled with success without struggle. Feeding and offering water to birds is not only a noble cause but also has an astrological significance.
It is legal for the HOA to have and enforce this rule IF it is in the bylaws and is part of the terms you agreed to when you bought into the association. However, whether bird feeders would qualify as a noxious, offensive or illegal activity is something that is very subjective.
Generally speaking, most HOAs can control anything that is visible from outside the house. So that includes anything that goes on outside, up to the siding, roofing, etc on the house itself. It wouldn't be too far of a stretch to assume they would have requirements for backyard items.