MedusA Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Having read on the forum about putting a mirror in with the girls, I bought a small one yesterday and put it in the run at chook head height. The girls were so funny. Treacle took one look at the big black hen in the mirror and immediately puffed herself up to try and scare off this frightful interloper. Toffee, who I like to think is more thoughtful, was looking at her reflection and then peering around the back to see where the rest of this mystery chook was. I can't wait until Muggle (aka "The Weeble") catches a glimpse of her fluffy topknot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Having read on the forum about putting a mirror in with the girls, I bought a small one yesterday and put it in the run at chook head height. The girls were so funny. Treacle took one look at the big black hen in the mirror and immediately puffed herself up to try and scare off this frightful interloper. Toffee, who I like to think is more thoughtful, was looking at her reflection and then peering around the back to see where the rest of this mystery chook was. I can't wait until Muggle (aka "The Weeble") catches a glimpse of her fluffy topknot. Don't let Muggle out of your sight! Her reflection will show her a critter the like of which she hasn't seen (at least in your neck of the woods!). Fascinating post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Sounds like good fun. I bought a mirror this week too and will install it at the weekend - just hope they're not scared of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I did the same yesterday - bought a small 'value' mirror from Tescos and fastened it to the weld mesh. lottie was first to have a look - I really thought she'd hypnotised herself - she just froze and stared for about 2 mins Pepper had a look next and kept turning her head as if to see which was her best side - then did a few 'casual over the shoulder' type glances - such a poser ! They are so funny aren't they ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Oh, I must get a mirror . That CD just flaps around in the wind and is no use for putting your mascara (or vaseline!) on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Oh, I must get a mirror . That CD just flaps around in the wind and is no use for putting your mascara (or vaseline!) on . yes it does or looks like it gonna chop them up with a bad wind. mine run round ducking from theres. now then i must have a mirror they can use, of on a mirror hunt. can imagine next they will need brush comb to tidy them selves up when they get up in morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Be careful of the fixed mirrors now that we are coming up to spring/summer - they can cause fires. There was a report of someones house catching fire when they left a mirror on the window ledge and the suns rays got to it. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Today I found a two-sided makeup and shaving mirror at Superdrug for £3.99. It fits right onto the Eglu wiremesh with a spring clip. It might fall off if pecked very aggressively, but that shouldn't create a problem. As for a mirror starting a fire, look where the sun will be hitting it and where it will reflect. My run gets the afternoon sun and would reflect away from anything that might combust. The girls were more interested when it was not at neck-craning level. Maybe they feel freer to pick on a smaller bird than themselves. Must go out now and watch beddy-byes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Does anyone's hens peck at their reflections? All 3 of ours took to doing this as soon as we introduced the mirror. Reminds us of our budgies kissing their mirrors when we were kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphorus Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I picked up a nice mirror for a few quid in Oxfam for my future girls. Thanks for the post - it is still sitting in the kitchen at the moment as I hadn't fixed it onto their run yet - will do it on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...