Wantchooks Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Trying to work out the best way to hang some sweetcorn in the run and found these http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?aid=230447634579&ebayref=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk:80/Innovative-New-FeedPole-for-Chicken-Runs-Eglu-Cube-etc_W0QQitemZ230447634579QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Poultry?hash=item35a7bfd893&autoredirect=off&sflag=1on eBay. Has anyone bought one? Are they worth it? Anyone got any cheaper ideas? Currently trying to thread string through with little success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnyish Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 i used a metal hook thing (with screw end), i screwed the screw end into the hard husky part of the sweetcorn and then the hook end i hung from the top of the run, works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnyish Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 http://images.hayneedle.com/mgen/master:EN043.jpg one of them things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannablue Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) I use a barbeque skewer for my corn on the cob and stick it in the ground, my girls love eating the corn off it. Bought a pack of 4 from Wilkinsons for 59p I believe. You could put other types of veg on there too. All 4 of them can stand around one and share which they do quite nicely....most of the time Will try adding pic so you can see what I mean: Edited March 13, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Wonderful photos! Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannablue Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Thanks I love the focus in the eyes...keeps them quiet for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wantchooks Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Bunnyish- where did you get that? Can't stick a skewer in the ground as on slabs, but brilliant idea and photos!! Edited March 13, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Dannablu beautiful girls..love the brown one with white specks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I use the same skewer and use the hook at the top to hang it up on a tree/bush/perch - treat and exercise at the same time. Good for cabbages etc. too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I have the feed pole you linked to, it is a sturdy device and comes with several hooks to adjust the height (although, as a cube owner I needed to add a length of string instead) I find the pole works well at keeping the food clean, is big & strong enough for a whole cabbage (that mine are scared of). It's also h-entertaining for chicken swingball. The seller recommends using a drill to make the hole through the food. I haven't tried sweetcorn yet but would expect to need the drill as the core can be quite hard. With apples and cabbage I've just pushed a skewer through then followed with a teaspoon handle to make the hole big enough for the feed pole. HTH P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Me too but I hang it off a bit of wire attached to the eglu table . Sweetcorn swingball This was when my new girls were still scared of the old girls. Nowadays they're much braver . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannablue Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Dannablu beautiful girls..love the brown one with white specks! Thanks, I think so but then I am a tad biased She is called Blotto and is a sweetie. I might give the hanger a go as the sweetcorn swingball looks like fun for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
