CannyCat Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Up til now (for a whole week, that is ) I have used grapes to lure the girls back into the run. However it's not working anymore... Molly - and I swear you have never seen a chicken run so fast - is across the garden in a flash, and downs them whole! I think she does it just so she's quick enough to get them all! So poor Millie - who pecks her food before she eats it like a good girl - doesn't get any treats now because Greedy-Guts gets them all. She's stopped even bothering to try, now - which is so sad! So - This competitive streak in Molly is making her a bit mean She's always stealing food from Millie, and jumps up to peck grapes from my hands (wow that girl can jump!) again so Millie doesn't get any! It also means that Millie isn't motivated to chase grapes into the run, and as she's too skittish to be picked up, I struggle to get her "home" Any suggestions appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I also didnt know chickens could jump so high! mine would qualify for the england olympic team if you dangle a raisin There's always 1 greedy one isnt there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 I also didnt know chickens could jump so high! mine would qualify for the england olympic team if you dangle a raisin There's always 1 greedy one isnt there! Nor did I! (must be one motivated chook!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 i use the dried corm-mix to get mine in - works every time! If you throw a couple of handfuls in 2 different areas they can have a pile each and it keeps them occupied long enough to get the door shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 oops - that would be CORN-mix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
