fluffyknickers Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 For when my girls get here (ONE WEEK HOORAH) I would like to have a treat ball so they can knock it about and peck at it and get corn out. Can someone help and show me a link or something of what is the most suitable - would be much appreciated. Also trying to get hold of a pecking block but so far had no luck. Thank you Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Peckablocks here: http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Pecka-Block-anti-feather-pecking.html I order them 2-3 at a time, they last a few months each and delivery is usually next day (plus they do great egg boxes by post!) Omlet shop has the treat ball, but most pet shops have them http://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cat=Chicken%20Extras&sub=General&product_id=572&sort=popularity&start=0 Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Thanks - have asked Omlet to add one of those to the order. The peckablocks from flytesoffancy are out of stock unfortunately. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 You can also make your own treat ball out of a chewing gum container - I can't remember the name of the chewing gum, but it comes in a round ball with a red top. Just drill some holes in the bottom big enough to let the treats drop out and it's done. We've done this and it works - well until hubby trod on it and broke it, so now have to go out and buy some more gum. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvyshens Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I got given one which I have seen in Pets at Home for £1.95. It is yellow with red something or others on it. I don't know whether my hens are completely dim but they just ignore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 We have one of these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trixie-Snacky-for-Rabbits-Guinea-Pigs-Treat-Ball_W0QQitemZ390007211980QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Small_Animals?hash=item390007211980&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Although mine came from the local pet shop and cost £1.99. We put their afternoon corn and mealworms in and let them get on with it! it is always empty when we remove it at bedtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvyshens Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 That's the one, palmer! Maybe they are blase about corn. I will try mealworms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffik Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) I got one of those the other weeks and my chooks love it. I get an iceburg lettuce leaf and stuff it with diced grapes, shredded spinach, sweetcorn and meal worms then pop it in the ball. They then have a wonderful time exploring all the different contents. They have so much fun with it and I feel it stimulates them and it's a novel way of giving them their treats. Edited February 12, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 oooh getting even more excited now - going to look in petsmart this weekend for that ball. I never realised chickens could a) cost so much and b) be so much fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 they are on ebay really cheap I got the exact one myself I think I paid £1.99 for it. Mine like playing with theirs, although they didn't for a while, it took them a while to realise what it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffik Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Mine was £1.96 from the Omlet website. I also got a lovely toast rack, those new plastic roosting bars (FANTASTIC!!!) I forgot to get some crushed oyster shells though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
