miffy Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 last night when we went to close the door on eglu we found the grub on the floor of the run, full of grass which looked as though it had been scratched from the ground. We had checked them all about 3 hours earlier and all was well. This has happened once before. The girls are about 30 weeks old and we are getting 3 eggs from 3 girls for the last few days. Do we have a problem or is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 How did the grub get on the floor? It would take a super strong chicken to knock it off the side of the run. I would be a bit worried that something bigger than a chicken is taking their food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 mine knock the grub of the hangers I've got on the side of the run, I ve seen them do it, the Leghorn takes a running jump and bounces on an off the grub, if it doesnt fall she goes back for another go Meanwhile the others gather around watching the entertainment and when it falls they all scatter and give you 'what it just fell like' looks Pain in the neck with regards to the spilled pellets but well up there in entertainment value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Mine duck underneath the grub then stand up and knock it off with their backs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 WOW! I didn't think it was possible! It's quite heavy with food in it as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 yup, mine can do it too...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple hen Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 and mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I have put a a piece of chain around the centre of mine and looped it onto the pen wire, likewise with the glug. It makes it that bit more secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzie Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Mine duck underneath the grub then stand up and knock it off with their backs This is what mine do also then the chipmunks dart into the run to eat it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
