surferdog Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Last weekend I propped up a mirror in the pen. Since then whenever the girls are doing their 'chicken pile' thing they are all piled up in front of the mirror! Do they think there are more chickens in there or are they just admiring themselves? Looks very funny but can't get a photo as they run over squawking everytime the back door goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I've no idea, but mine come into the kitchen and stand infront of the glass oven door admiring their reflections ! (when I've remembered to clean it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 One of mine is regularly wanders into the kitchen and admires herself in the washing machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flo Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I put a mirror up at the weekend and Luci must have thought that it was another chicken. she bokked at it for a few minutes and when she goes into the run she jumps when she catches a glimpse of herself. Mabel seemed to quite like it though, and Luci seems to be getting used to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Aww how sweet...I suppose people put mirrors in Budgie cages don't they? so perhaps the do recognise the reflection as another hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I hung quite a large mirror in my run and it is a big hit They spend ages in front of it, I'm almost tempted to build a little shelf under it for their make up and hairbrushes Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixabell Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I might try putting a mirror in mine as another distraction for them!! I tried a CD but that doesn't seem to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Mine have studiously ignored the CD I hung for them but they love the mirror. Only problem is more cleaning - one of them scored a direct hit while they were checking if their bum looked big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Mine love their mirror, have to give it a clean i think they have lipstick and mascara all over it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 mine totally ignore the mirror :C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I hung two CDs in on strings and they went off together and sat in the corner of the run with their backs to the CDs. Looked like they were sulking! So I took them out! I have been looking for a smallish square mirror, the kind with a plastic frame, everyhere. If anyone has any ideas where I can get one please let me know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Wilkinsons have a range of cheap mirrors. The one I got has a wooden frame and was £5 but it's quite big (full length chicken mirror) but there were lots cheaper. Might also be worth trying a pound shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Mine have studiously ignored the CD I hung for them but they love the mirror. Only problem is more cleaning - one of them scored a direct hit while they were checking if their bum looked big Ours have also completely ignored the CD so will try the mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I tried the CD too - it just spins rounds furiously in the breeze and the girls don't seem to have even noticed it . They need a mirror . Must look out for one of those dressing room ones with lights round the sides . Needs to be battery operated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I saw a polished metal mirror on a chain at the local pet shop. It was about 4" wide x 5" long and on a chain. No makeup lights though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Wilkinsons have a range of cheap mirrors. The one I got has a wooden frame and was £5 but it's quite big (full length chicken mirror) but there were lots cheaper. Might also be worth trying a pound shop. I've tried a few pound shops but with no luck, will give Wilkinsons a try. Thanks surferdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hennymom Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 mine have cds for what use they are, the girls strut past them without even a second glance, so I'll move them out now...and try to get hold of a mirror, and some glass wipes...lol cos if mine score a direct hit whilst checking if their bums look big they'll be cleaning it themselves!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 These have made me laugh so much - I must get a mirror! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilda-and-evadne Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I used a mirror from an old wardrobe. I laid it on its side along one side of the run and used garden wire to secure it to the wire mesh. It looks OK, really, no, no, not at all junkyardy ... Will post photos sometime when I am organised enough. I already had the mirror but sometimes a whole second-hand wardrobe can cost less than a small new mirror. (I can't believe the prices of small mirrors in B&Q.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 OOOH i am going to look for a mirror for our girls. I have a feeling the cockeral will Hog it tho! Hes SUCH a vain little thing! Struting about like he owns the place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
