wexbuster Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hi, Just wondering has anyone got any good ideas for feeding s"Ooops, word censored!"s to chickens. I have been putting a plate into the run but its nearly embedded in the ground by the time they're finished eating. Was just wondering if there was some sort of hanging feeder to put s"Ooops, word censored!"s in. Thanks Wexbuster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hi Think most people hang their food in those spiral bird ball feeders. I have not tried it yet but I am thinking of hanging a few brackets in the wir to hold such feeders. You can buy them in size small or large. Take a look on the rspb website Kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 There's a sort of square cage that's meant for suet blocks for wild birds, and I've used one of those quite successfully - stuff it with cabbage leaves etc and hang it up. However, that's mainly when I want them to have a distraction. I usually just chuck veg s"Ooops, word censored!"s, rice etc straight on the floor of the run. I don't think chickens are too bothered about having plates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I have a plastic trough thing with a anti scratch bars across the top. Keeps food off the floor Cost about a fiver from a farm shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I use a big plastic dog bowl - was £1 from the pund shop. It is great cos they can't tip it over and I can pop it in the dishwasher when they are done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankycookie Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Sometimes I use the plastic trays from microwave dinners, but mostly I use a large terra cotta plate thing (I forget the name, but it's what you put under flowerpots to catch the excess water.) It's large and heavy, so they can't accidentally tip the whole thing over when they step on the sides. Plates are mostly to carry stuff out to them though, my girls seems to like to scratch out all the food onto the floor of their run before they eat it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 (edited) We use these - about 99p from Wilkinsons: Edited April 25, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I use a rodent treat ball and a small hay rack which fits a sweetcorn cob a treat It also hooks onto the side of the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wexbuster Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Thanks everyone for the feedback. Will probably go for the terracotta bowl. Saw them down towm the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 We use these - about 99p from Wilkinsons: Funnily enough, I bought one of these today! I peeled a carrot especially and... the girls ran away like it was going to eat them But they got the hang of it once I dangled the peel out so still hoping it'll be a good distraction, once they get used to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Whatever you use when you clean out the run you will find at least six buried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Well today, one ex-barnie is quite happy to eat from it And one still thinks it's evil but is geting a BIT closer...! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 We always re-use plastic takeaway bowls too ... the old WIR had about 5 buried in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
