Kittycat Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Since my hens are confined to their run more at the moment, I have been reading with interest posts on creating homemade peck blocks etc. Faced with a leftover bowl of cooked peas this morning (does anyone else have kids' friends come for tea who don't eat anything ) and writer's block on the work I'm supposed to be getting on with , I decided to have a go at creating a simple Blue-Peter-esque peck block for my girls. I retrieved an empty yogurt pot from the recycling bin, cut a small square shaped hole in the base (just large enough for a pea to fall through), poked a couple of holes through 2 sides at the top, threaded string through and filled the amazing invention with the peas. I then tied it to the roof of the run so that it was swinging just within peck distance. Initially, the girls were completely bemused but after I prodded it a few times to release some peas they quickly got the idea and were leaping and pecking with gusto. There is the added excitement of the unpredictability of the landing of the pea as it rolls across the floor of the run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 thats great you have inspired me now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Is it acceptable to cook the peas specifically for this invention do you think Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 What an excellent idea! Guess what I'll be making tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Of course, we all know our chooks eat better than us!!! Cook away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Brilliant idea and cheaper than dangling cabbages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Is it acceptable to cook the peas specifically for this invention do you think Sha x Definite unacceptable chook mum behaviour Sha! Chopping carrots into small dice and par boiling them is however perfectly fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Your hens eat carrot?! Mine absolutely refuse to consider them food ... But peas ... well, only the best Inspired idea ... must go buy some yoghurt ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Is it acceptable to cook the peas specifically for this invention do you think Sha x If it is OK to cook extra rice and pasta, it must be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Yes I think peas will go nicely with our spaghetti bolognese tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Yes I think peas will go nicely with our spaghetti bolognese tonight They did with ours just now....and oh dear I seem to have overcatered Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hilarious replies Of course I would never do anything like that, the fact that i accidentally cook pasta when we are having chips has nothing to do with it What a fantastic idea Kittycat, Yep, Im gonna be cooking peas tomorro too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Just tried this with my girls and sweetcorn! Great slow release treats. However i discovered that chooks are not that daft. Day 2 of using it and they know exactly what it is even so much that the sat watching me holding it when they should have been eating their regular food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 What a brilliant idea . I'll be trying that one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebee Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Absolutely brilliant! Another great idea for keeping the ladies amused, especially if we get more of the dreaded snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 What a brilliant idea - I'm definitley gonna pinch this one!! Funny replies too - I'm glad it's not just me who cooks extra pasta!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Great idea! I don't know why it is, but when we have couscous I always manage to spill an extra measure into the bowl. Funny that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
