Phoebe Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I started off with a largish grey hopper with a lid which I got from www.chicken.house.co.uk. That lasted about three weeks but I got really fed up after tipping it over twice when I moved the cube. So I bought a plastic bin from ebay which attaches to the run - turned out to be tiny, and the hens knock it off every time they peck it. So I thought I would consult the oracle and ask you for ideas as to what I could put grit in so it stays dry, does n't get tipped over by the hens and stamped on, or run over by me every time I relocate the Cube. Any ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I use a grub in my big girls run. In the eglu run I use a couple of these attached to the run itself http://www.regencypoultry.com/cagecups/antispill.htm They are very handy, cheap and the chooks dont knock them off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I have mine in a chrome pet/parrot feeder dish that hooks onto the run. It has to be strategically placed to one side and slightly under the grub so that the girls can't knock it off the wire, and I guess that in truth, it doesn't always stay dry, but hey, its bits of seashell - it doesnt get soggy.... REALLY like the look of the cage cups though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I too use a parrot feeder pot that hooks on the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I bought a parrot pot (?) It's a white pot with metal hooks that goes into a parrots cage. We had to bend the hooks over a bit more but the girls don't knock it off. I've tried to find a picture but can't. I'll keep looking and post a picture if I can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 REALLY like the look of the cage cups though... They come in really handy, we have used them for porridge and as seperate feeders and drinkers attached to a broody pen during last summers broody spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 In this..... Plastic bird feed holder with little hooks on bought from the pet shop. I actually drilled 2 holes in the bottom for drainage so the rain can seep out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I've got a flowerpot tied onto the wire and not had any problems. Its got drainage holes but doesn't get wet as its under the shower curtain cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I use plastic galley pots like these: http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http%3a%2f%2fwww.flytesofancy.co.uk%2f&WD=galley%20pot&PN=Plastic_Galley_Pots__3_.html%23a06640_2d4#a06640_2d4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I use exactly the same as barkisland, nice and cheap and colourful. I also chuck a few handfuls of mixed grit across the floor of the run from time to time as they like to scrabble about for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thats brilliant, thanks. I shall probably go with cage cups, as anything which can be bought online and requires minimal adjustment sounds good to me ! The flowerpot will do in the meantime however. thanks for the suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
