frenchtoast Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hi there, How long would you say a peck-a-block could last if 3 chickens have to be confined to their run for a week? Just estimating how many for my first order. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I have had one since March with four chickens, and they have just finished it off. It does depend on the weather though ... when it rains, it softens and they scoff it up! when it's dry it's a bit harder and they don't peck at it so much. I'd guess at more than a week ... but someone else has probably got a different experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 ohhh *adds to list* My children seem to keep the girls entertained but when we are away I am worried the girls won't have 'kid TV' and so want to give them things to keep them occupied. I have already pursuaded the husband to come home a day early and I am working on leaving a day later so I don;t have to leave them for so long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'm glad you asked this . I was hesitating buying some because they're quite pricey but if they last for ages I might go ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 One thing to be aware of is that they are heavy,so some companys charge a lot for P&P. Ascotts have a set delivery fee of £5.95,for which I had 4 peckas & a big tub of grit (heavy too) sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchtoast Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Many thanks all! Isn't the Omlet forum just great?? Really useful, helpful and so quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I have 6 chickens and it lasts no more than two days with mine. I get the wild birdseed bells from pets at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchtoast Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 I have 6 chickens and it lasts no more than two days with mine. I get the wild birdseed bells from pets at home. Just shows the difference in chickens I suppose!! Are the bells the same seeds do you know, and do they last any length?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I had one for when we went on holiday - even confined for most of a week it lasted a good 6 weeks. The last one is only ½ eaten and been in there about a month I guess. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I have 6 chickens and it lasts no more than two days with mine. I get the wild birdseed bells from pets at home. Just shows the difference in chickens I suppose!! Are the bells the same seeds do you know, and do they last any length?? Not sure ....the ones I buy are mixed grain, millet, peanuts, sunflower seeds bound together with honey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I have 6 chickens and it lasts no more than two days with mine. I get the wild birdseed bells from pets at home. Just shows the difference in chickens I suppose!! Are the bells the same seeds do you know, and do they last any length?? They last about 10mins with my bunch A Peck a Block will last them weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I think we are talking about very different products here - pet at home ones are tiny for caged birds. When we talk about a pecka-block last weeks we are talking about theses ones: http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/acatalog/Pecka_Block.html they weigh 750g are as solid as a brick and designed for chickens. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchtoast Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 I think we are talking about very different products here - pet at home ones are tiny for caged birds Just picturing a few budgies in the run. Looks like it's peck-a-blocks for holiday fun. I thought they must be quite big for the price and postage. Thanks again for all the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Frenchtoast Just though I'd add to this to reassure you (I hope) Got mine yesterday morning. I have six birds -2 very greedy ones! and thay have barely dented it. Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchtoast Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 FrenchtoastJust though I'd add to this to reassure you (I hope) Got mine yesterday morning. I have six birds -2 very greedy ones! and thay have barely dented it. Troy Many thanks. Did you buy them from the link above "flytes of fancy?" I've already spent so much this morning buying a run converter and foolishly added on extras while the P&P stayed at the same rate. I'm justifying it on welfare grounds A week's holiday? duh ...I think I'll move into the run and the chickens can go off to the seaside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie26pet Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 were is the cheapest or best for postage to get more from? we cleaned my run out yesterday, and were we put it the rain has got it so need a couple more debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Yes I buy from Flyes of Fancy - they are always very efficient and delivered very quickly. They are also very cheap for egg boxes. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 were is the cheapest or best for postage to get more from?we cleaned my run out yesterday, and were we put it the rain has got it so need a couple more debbie Look back at my previous post Debbie - its worth shopping around as the P&P can be very high on them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Why not google them Debbie and check the P&P out for yourself. There are many sites which sell them and the prices and P&P vary astonishingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I think we are talking about very different products here - pet at home ones are tiny for caged birds. ...... They also have large ones for garden birds, it lasted a while but I kept helping them breaks chunks off see it here http://www.liverpoolpoet.talktalk.net/peckbell.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Yes! I did order from Flyte so fancy. At first I though their P&P was pricey but then realised that some other sites that sold the blocks for less had in turn much higher carriage costs! Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
