Ginfiend Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I've had my ladies for 4 days now...and as a bit of a chicken novice, I've got lots of questions. Do I need to put things in the run to amuse them? They're happily pecking around in the snow at the moment and I've ordered some hanging seedy things..erm...but do they need 'toys'? That sounds like a silly question...sorry - I'm full of them at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Don't worry, youre not the only one. Most of my questions are silly, im sure everyone on the forum is fed up with them! I normally hang a fat ball or two in their coop to occupy them if im out all day, or put some mealworms on the floor and rake them into the woodchips so they have to scratch around for them. Jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 not toys as such but they do like to jump on things, mine have tyres and they really like those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Things to perch on are good - large logs, or branches stuck through the bars. Ikea shoe racks work well too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Hanging up cabbages keeps them busy. If you hang them a little too high so they have to stretch it gives them some exercise. I may be wrong but I understand you shouldn't give them bird treats that contain fat or suet. If you are sure you have no rat or mice problem then hiding some food in their perches and under the bedding keeps them amused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginfiend Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thanks all! I'll sort those things out for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
