alexgirl73 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I have seen peckaballs mentioned on here a few times and other chicken 'toys' . Where can I get things like this form (not through the internet as I dont shop online ) I'm going on hols soon and as the girls wont be out so often to free range I want to get them some things to keep them amused while we're gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen&Lee Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I use the ones that Pets at Home sell - Bird seed bars that are 'held' together with honey - not suet/fat. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 ah! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted July 4, 2008 Author Share Posted July 4, 2008 oops double post lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 In my run is: - a big log to sit on. - an old shower curtain pole suspended between bars as a perch (could use a broom handle or thin branch). - dustbath - metal food ball (which I stuff with brocolli ends, cabbage etc). I got mine in a local pet shop but you can see a picture of one in the Omlet shop. http://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cat=Chicken%20Extras&sub=General&product_id=572 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I buy seed bells from the garden centre (are they the same as peckaballs ? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 You can get a Pecka Block **here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butty Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi there Do you leave seedballs etc. in run all of the time or just at treat time? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Leave them in, especially if the are to be confined to the run for long periods, ie when you are out at work etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) Mine looked at the Pecka Block and couldn't be bothered - its been in the run since Xmas now! Edited July 6, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 That's why I'm dithering over buying a peckabloc - they're quite expensive with the P&P if the girls don't like it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 thanks all Hen Watch I have the perch sorted and will be outting in a dust bath tomorrow, but I like the idea of a log to sit on (off to send OH hunting throught the woods for something suitable ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Got any old Ikea shoe racks ? They make brilliant perches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) Mine looked at the Pecka Block and couldn't be bothered - its been in the run since Xmas now! Moisten it and they will go mad for it. Edited July 6, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 ANH that is a brilliant photo cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgirl73 Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 lol, fab photo!! For my perches OH used some old poles from a Gazebo we had, just tied 2 together and hey preto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 mine love seed bells (made from honey) we get them from the garden centre, they get one during the working week hung up in the run along with a strip of millet. They also get broccoli and a corn on the cob to peck at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
