tommy64 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 does anyone have any ideas for chicken toys because my hens seem to be bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Various suggestions I've read on here - from memory : Hanging up fruit or veg from the roof of the run (I tried a large chunk of cucumber today - they loved it ) Hanging a CD up (although no sun means no light reflection ) A dog's treat ball filled with lettuce/cabbage etc A sweetcorn thingy (name escapes me ) Branches for perching (I've put in an old shoe rack - they use it a lot) I'm sure there's more ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 The dog ball idea is good. Pets at home sell three different sizes of hollow ball. My hens kick it, peck it and generally chase it around the run. I forget now who it was who suggested it on the forum but I'm glad they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 The dog ball idea is good. Pets at home sell three different sizes of hollow ball. My hens kick it, peck it and generally chase it around the run. I forget now who it was who suggested it on the forum but I'm glad they did. I tried that. They completely ignored it . I may try filling it with something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 My girls love lettuce or spinach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Hanging a CD up (although no sun means no light reflection Confused ) I tried that and scared myself half to death when I turned the security light on the first night and got a massive reflection. I think I thought it was the Beast of Bodmin or something! The hens completely ignored it and it freaked me out so I took it down after a couple of days! Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire B Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 A couple a weeks a go I brought a treat ball that is ment for rabbits which I fill with corn which my chooks love to play with, admittedly it took them a couple of attempts to realiase that if they knock the ball corn comes out. Now when I let them free range they always run to it and give it a nudge to see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
