Weathercoc Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hi All, Its only 4 days since the cube and girls arrived, and I've spent a little time this afternoon securing the garden ready for when they start exploring the world beyond the run. I usually give a handful of corn as an afternoon treat. This afternoon I remembered that some while ago I had bought a 'cat treat ball' to try and encourage our very lazy cat to exercise more. This ball is around the size of a snooker ball, and has a single hole in the top. You fill it with cat biscuits and as the ball rolls the biscuits fall out. I think I paid a couple of quid for it. The cat never played with it and it was sitting on a shelf in the garage, just above where the corn is kept. As an experiment I filled it with corn, and placed it in the run. The girls loved it! It didn't take them long to discover how it worked, and they would kick it backwards, eat the few pieces of corn that fell out, and then chase the ball to start again. It was real 'end-to end' stuff and we were all in hysterics watching. They didn't even mind that the ball is pink, with pictures of mice on it! So much fun, it might become a regular fixture!! Next time I'll try and have a camera handy. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Sounds very funny May have to buy one for my girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennyhenny Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Sounds absolutely brilliant see you on Saturday, would love a demonstration of their football skills Can't wait, I feel my chicken purchase getting closer Jennyhenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Sounds fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I have so got to get my girls one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkspurs Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 A brilliant idea! Right, I'm going shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 That sounds eggstremely great fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I have one of those! I was given it for my birthday, by another chook keeper, she said my girls would love it. They took a while to work it out, but now they can empty it in no time Mine is green, with red apple cores on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I have a guinea pig treat ball for my girls and it is great! Yelloe with carrots and also you can change the size of the opening so can put all sorts on treats inside. I don`t feel so guilty when they have to stay in the run as they have something to play with! Stella is def goalie with OSH the best at tackling and stealing the ball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I've got one of them which we never use . Must dig it out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 What a great idea, think i might have to invest in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Sounds a good idea. I'll look out for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 What an absolutely fantastic idea. I had a quick look and internet search using "treat dispensing ball" worked well: One site link (only 2 left in stock though!!!!) http://www.ardentpets.co.uk/cats/toys-and-treats/cat-treat/food-ball/prod_297.html Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I bought one from ebay.. here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=140285974784 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I bought one from ebay.. here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=140285974784 thanks have ordered 2 ready for my new girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 they will love them I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkspurs Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Well we went out and bought one of these. OH MY GOD, what a result! The girls loved this, thanks for suggesting it! We have more info and pics here: http://www.poshandpecks.com/content/chicken-football Hmm, let's see if I can post a pic, ah yes! Fantastic fun and highly recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
