However, it's a little strange having a scarecrow on every single 6x7 farm I make, in the same spot along the north border.
Triple Combo of Suggestions:
#1
Remove the scarecrow from the 6x7 farm.
#2
Add scarecrow to the carpentry crafting menu:
10 logs
10 boards
10 heavy cloth
1 floppy hat
1 rope
Minimum Carpentry: 60
Maximum Carpentry: 80
Weighs 50
#3
Scarecrow keeps animals from eating crops within a
x square, centered on the scarecrow.