Emma Eggtastic Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 After a nasty experience with Mr. Fox last week, Hubby and I are now keeping the girls in their run during the day whilst we are out at work because we're unable to get home and get them all secured until after it's dark. I'm worried the girls will be getting bored and would like to know of some tried and tested things that can be placed in the run, or hung from it, to provide them with some stimulation during the day. After all, Happy Hens = Tasty Eggs = Happy Hubby and I! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 We've hung up a CD and ours peck and admire their hair in that. Also you could hang corn on the cob from the run for them to jump and peck at. Hiding treats in the run (in the hemcore) so they can scurry and search. We also have dustbath in cat litter tray for them to use when they are not out the run. im sure more suggestions will follow ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I would give them anything that is difficult to eat and will take longer: so corn on the cob rather than tinned sweetcorn. I am a bit worried that you imply that the hens will be safe from the fox during daylight. "My" fox is around a lot in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I have just hung up a Pecka Block bought from the Domestic Fowl Trust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I have just hung up a Pecka Block bought from the Domestic Fowl Trust My my, I have just looked at their online shop I shouldnt have looked....I could spend a small fortune must try and forget about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 We hang whole cabbages up for them to peck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
church chooks Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I know it is increadibly messy but using layers mash rather than pellets means they spend a lot longer filling their tummies think of all those bored and insane zoo animals - the answer was to feed them food that took time to eat, so it must be the same for chickens mine adore layers mash (and spreading it around, and generally making a big mess). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 You could put the run onto woodchip. It will keep them amused as they love to scratch at it. Maybe tie/hang some brocolli stalks up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
