dippy bird Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 but I couldn't find the original thread. Are there any plants that I could put in the chickens WIR that they wouldn't chow down on? It just looks sooooo boring in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I have put a miniature conifer in my run and they haven't touched it and also box balls (but they're quite expensive ) Good Luck Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 I was thinking of conifers (offer on at homebase), what are box balls??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 This might not be the thread you mean, but it does mention a few suitable plants . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 these... About £30 though. I got 10 from a garden centre for £5 each as they were lopsided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 oohh they look nice, but at £30 a throw, it's a bit steep.Thanks ANH thats the thread! Really quite funny reading it again. Will jot down some names and take myself off to the garden center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Mine dont touch my palmy-type things, cordalines I think they are called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just remember that it is not just eating the top of the plant that will destroy it, but also having their roots disturbed by scratching and dustbathing! Especially when the plants are new... Sorry if you have thought iof that already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 What about a little Christmas Tree!!! Just getting prepared or would they eat that. +WIR Lavender Mabel Posh Marjorie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 What about a little Christmas Tree!!! Just getting prepared or would they eat that. +WIR Lavender Mabel Posh Marjorie I have one in my garden and it still has needles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I was told the other day to take care with the sex of your conifer and that if they flower and get little ball things they are poisonous. I haven't seen those on my Leylandii they must be fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 i have a torbay palm in my run and they havent touched that. I also have some lemon balm and although they have had a very good nibble on it, its still holding on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
