Lone Ranger Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hi, Can anyone give any suggestions about what to put in the run to help keep the chooks amused ? Also I've seen that some people put a pole across for them to perch on - do they use it - or does it just get in the way ? Many Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajram Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hi, My girls seem to like the mirror i have put up for them. They don't have any interest in the cd i have hung up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I put an up turned flower pot in the run for them to sit on- did they heck! I've also hung some cds up, one was interested while I was doing it, but I've not seen them look at them since! Sorry that's not much help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I too have hung up a couple of cs but they don't seem that interested. They do love having a go at a cabbage or cauliflower/broccoli stalks if I chuck them in and at corn on the cob too. Not tried the perches but know others have done with success - am sure they wil; be along soon to tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicklit Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I have put an upturned flowperpot in the run and although they took no notice at first, they are now using it quite a lot. Sometimes one sits on it for a while and other times they jump on and off it. I have also put a couple of different sized logs in there just to add another level for them. Also when I go to work I sometimes throw them a caulifower or brocolli stalk & leaves or a corn on the cob to give them something to peck at. If I don'thave these I may sprinkle a handful of sunflower seeds, raisins, corn etc into the hemcore so that they will be kept busy scratching around for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 hanging up broccoli or cucumber/cabbage keeps my girls occupied. Also I bought some seed bells from pets at home (made with seeds and honey mixture) they love those also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 seed bells sounds a good idea - will give that a go. Tried the Brocolli and they just ignored it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 are they laying yet? My lot ignored broccoli before laying. now they are laying a whole broccoli is devoured in 1 day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Thats interesting - no not laying yet (and look a bit young still so could be a few weeks) - I'll bear that in mind once they start tho - thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I totally misread your last comment Chelsea. I read now they are laying a whole broccoli is devoured in 1 day! as now they are laying a whole broccoli in 1 day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I give mine greens to peck at and scatter corn in the run for them to scratch for. You can give them a log to perch on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Mine have 3 stick perches, a log and a shoe rack . They do use them - especially the shoe rack - and I was particularly chuffed when I saw Maisie perching on one of the sticks for ages yesterday . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I totally misread your last comment Chelsea. I read now they are laying a whole broccoli is devoured in 1 day! as now they are laying a whole broccoli in 1 day! yikes! now that would deserve a smiley!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 and possibly a mention on the Leader Board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 and possibly a mention on the Leader Board and in the guiness book of records and on the flashy "news alert ticker" thingymagig on sky news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChicken Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Can anyone give any suggestions about what to put in the run to help keep the chooks amused ? I've found Chickens are interested in one thing and one thing only, FOOD FOOD and more FOOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 those shoe racks and perches look amazing! Is there an extension on that run? And why do all the photos I see on this site look as though there is permanent sunlight wherever you all are!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 those shoe racks and perches look amazing!Thank you! Is there an extension on that run? Yes!And why do all the photos I see on this site look as though there is permanent sunlight wherever you all are!?? That was pure luck - every other day has been rain, snow or fog . We all rush out with our cameras the minute the sun comes out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Ranger Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 ANH - that's quite an obstacle course they've got there - I'll have a go at a perching pole and see if they use it. I don't have an extension on my run (just the 2 girls) so will need to find a downsized version of the shoe racks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 i through in an apple occassionally, it keeps them occupied trying to break through the skin- but i only give them on occassions because of how acidy they can be, i know my guinea pigs with only eat so much apple before turning their nose up to it because of the acid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
