Ange1 Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 And if so how big, what sort and where do you put it and what effects does it have on the chooks?! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I really have no idea. My Mum had a budgie with a mirror in his cage, and it sent him completely bonkers . I don’t know if a chicken would react the same but I’m imagining it probably wouldn’t bring peace and tranquillity to the run – I’m only guessing and I’m sure there will be someone on here soon with info on chickens rather than budgies! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel F Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Yes, we put a mirror in the run, having read on the Forum about tips to make sure your chickens don't get bored!! I bought a round mirror about 6" diameter (from the pet shop) and hung it in the run... All three of them went completely beserk... Screeching... Pacing up and down and they wouldnt go anywhere near it - and within an Omlet run plus converter, it meant that three chickens shared about one foot square of run... This hysteria didnt stop until I took it out again... So there is no longer a mirror in the run, nor a hanging bag with tit-bits in - same thing happened then too!! Rachel F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I have quite a large mirror in my run My chickens love it, they don't seem to get bored with it and are still intrigued as to why when they look behind the mirror there is no chicken there Bless 'em. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 We have an old full length mirror in our run, they did pay it a lot of attention to start with, but as with most chicken attention grabbers, the novelty soon faded and now they pay it not a passing glance Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I'd forgotten I meant to buy a mirror for my girls . Hadn't heard about them going beserk . I'll make sure I buy a cheap one just in case . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange1 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hmm mixed reviews then, I too had heard that it might amuse them, but I don't want to freak out, which they did when I hung a bird feeder from the ceiling of the run to but veggies in etc, so I think I too, will buy a cheap one like ANH just in case, i guess Pets at home might have a bedgie one that will be made to clip on the side of a cage/run? Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh sarah Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 i have an old pine mirror in their run, 20inches x 12 inches they did find it quite interesting in the beginning but now are not too bothered the new girls (18 week ) love to run in there in the morning and check their feathers before they freerange for the day i often find the new girls just sitting infront of it, strange i know sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I have a cheap 5" mirror fro Tesco (£1.99).. the girls loved it to start with and had little chats with themselves in turn.. novelty worn off a little now with others but Freckles can often be found tilting her head to check out reflection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsm_jones Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 How about an old CD instead?? Then they can still see a fuzzy reflection but not get freaked out by "another chicken", but still be amused by the light and colours reflected off it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbey Road Girl Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I bough a relatively cheap double-sided mirror from SuperDrug (about three or four quid). It has a clip-on fitting which makes it easy to attach to the run. I know that they use it because of all the kiss-me-quick beak marks which have to be cleaned off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I bough a relatively cheap double-sided mirror from SuperDrug (about three or four quid). It has a clip-on fitting which makes it easy to attach to the run. I know that they use it because of all the kiss-me-quick beak marks which have to be cleaned off! I've got a similar one from wilko for a couple of quid. It created quite a stir to start with - my skylines were squaring up to it, frilly neck feathers and everything, and then looking behind to see where the imposter chicken was. They pretty much ignore it now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Slats Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 We have a metal mirror from Pets at home - designed for parrots. They aren't in the slightest bit interested. There's no pleasing them sometimes. I mean, you spend all this money and what do you get "hand over the sweetcorn" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanson Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I've tried a CD and they haven't been bothered in the least, even when its sunny and all the pretty rays reflect from it. I think i'll try a mirror next. Its working out what floats their boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonX Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 My girls love their mirror. How could ANY girl be without one? They all gather round and check themselves out all the time. I got mine in the 99p store and is about 12" round with a nice plastic green frame to match the eglu. I hold it onto the run with a plastic cable tie. Just gives them something to do when I'm out and the hanging cd didn't get any interest at all. Must mention when I first took it into the garden one of them did freak out a bit, but she's the one who hogs it the most now so no harm done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange1 Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Thanks Sharon. I like the comment about all girls need a mirror! I can see my boyfriend when I tell him that they need one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
