Mrs AVP Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hi there Just wondered if anyone has tips on how to amuse hens, now they are in their run all day. Is there such thing as chicken toys? They just want to come out and don't seem happy. Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Try hanging up a raw cabbage, or a dogs treat ball filled with mixed corn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Corn on the cob? A dog treat ball filled with something they like? A seed bell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Having the same problem - in fact all week-end is currently being dedicated to making the run more interesting for the girls! Thinking of attaching some old CD's to a coathanger and having it as a mobile forthem to peck at, cabbages hanging around the place and putting some perches in for them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Sprout stalks have kept ours amused this week, also peckabloks. We also sometimes use the square fat ball cages and stuff them with cauliflower leaves, celery, lettuce, cucumber (basically any spares or leftovers in the fridge) and hang them from a bungee from the top of the cube run. After the pumpkin thread, have also bought a massive one which I'll put in tomorrow - its quite fun trying to think of things to amuse them! We also have an IKEA shoe rack, a couple of broom handles and a log for them to perch on. Bowls of pellet porridge keep them busy for a while too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs AVP Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Thank you all I will try these tips out to prevent them being bored. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 has anyone else noticed how we're all really concerned about our chooks, but not one person expresses any concern about their kids gettign bored... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
