Laura & CTB Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Does anyone know where I can buy these other than the Domestic Fowl Trust? Their postage rates are far too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Do you mean the anti-pecking rings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 No Martin - I mean the bits of corn etc held together by glue!!!! http://www.domesticfowltrust.co.uk/sundries1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 They sell similar products in pets at home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 They sell similar products in pets at home! Yes but I've only found small ones meant for budgies etc - dont think it would last more than two minutes with my girlies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Have you looked in the horse isle they keep poultry stuff there. Jolly's also do larger blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 I'll have jolly good look round then - thanks Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 The Domestic Fowl Trust are certainly not the only place to sell them. Also check the place where you buy your feed from they may have some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 There was a post ages & ages ago about them being really cheap somewhere - I think Buffie posted it,but I am not sure I will have a look EDIT - Found it http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3537&highlight=peck+blocks But it looks like they have now revised their P&P as it is now over £18 for 2,inc P&P Shame Omlet don't do them,then at least we could add more goodies from the shop to the order................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 Cinnamon, thats great thanks - they are still cheaper than DFT - they want £23 for 2 incl p&p. I only give them to the girls when we go away overnight and they cant come out from their run - make me feel less guilty about leaving them as they do adore pecking away at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Just to let you know,I was charged the same shipping amount (£9.34) for 4 Pecka blocks as for 1 , so it might be worth stocking up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ms Cluck Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 HI I get mine from here http://shop.henfieldpoultry.co.uk/catalogue.php?category_id=280 just search for Pecka-Block - i phone my order thru - if they have them in stock they are very quick on delivery Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 Thanks - I'm just about to order four - should keep them going for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane from Brighton Beach Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 are minethe only chickens that don't like peckablocks - they've not touched it and won't be tempted - what am i to do with it as, with postage it cost me over £8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Hello Jane, I bought 3 blocks thinking that they would rapidly work through them as a diversion when introducing a new young chook. My chooks mustn't like them cos they've not touched a one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 My chooks mustn't like them cos they've not touched a one. Im sure as eggs is eggs AnnieP posted something ages and ages ago about her chooks not liking hers but they did after it had been rained on to softed it up Try dipping it in water for a little while and see if that makes any difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 If I was closer I would take them off your hands I am good like that I also drink alcohol for those who have given it up for Lent and eat chocolate for those who are trying to lose weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I also drink alcohol for those who have given it up for Lent and eat chocolate for those who are trying to lose weight You are all heart Mel! my 3 just looked at the peckablock, but then I broke a few seeds off and they were away!!! I only put it in the run when we are both away with work and it seems to keep them occupied for a couple of days. It is expensive, but lasts for ages! The small pet shop ones only last 10 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Tescos used to do a great bell shaped one that lasted for yonks. Wonder if they still sell them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I've seen a few of those seed bells about - I assumed I'd need one specially for chickens, but are the ordinary budgie/wild bird ones OK then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballgunner Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 mine havent touched them even when they were wet at least the battery hens had a nibble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I've bought these for my chooks from Henfield Poultry who I think has now changed its name to "for animals", they were the cheapest but haven't bought any for ages so not up to date with prices. Anyway, if chooks don't eat them - definately give them a soak! Mine used to munch away like mad but then stopped. I read on here some time ago about soaking them and I did that and they soon started munching again. I think it depends if you get some really dry solid ones that are a bit tough to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Mine had a peckablock suitable for a parrot from H J Lea in Sandbach. At first they thought ' oh mummy what's this'? Then a few grains came loose & they were away! They adored them! They like tubs of cress too!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I bought one in pets at home and they havent been interested. I'll try the soaking trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
