foreveryoung Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I remember seeing something where the chock pecked or pulled something and corn or whatever treat fell out. I was wondering if anyone had an idea what it was and it it was possible to get one and where from?? I dont plan to fill it all the time but I thought every now and then eg when we are on holiday and other people are looking after them, it might occupy them for a bit. They have corn, greens hanging around every now and then... Emma x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I bought a cable tidy - it's like a wind=up drum, about a quid in Maplin. I plan to hide goodies in it and encourage them to peck it out! I bought a poo-bag holder from Tescos but the hole's too big so one flick and all the contents fell out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 I bought a cable tidy - it's like a wind=up drum, about a quid in Maplin. I plan to hide goodies in it and encourage them to peck it out! I bought a poo-bag holder from Tescos but the hole's too big so one flick and all the contents fell out LOL I did think of a dogs toy called a bung, for the dog you melt cheese with ham and other nice things that dogs like - which keeps dogs entertained but how you could do that for hens I gont know lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 do you think they would get this??? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tweet-Tower-Treat-Dispenser---Parrot-Toy_W0QQitemZ290398421470QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id=121648600623&rvr_id=121648600623&cguid=5136059d12a0a0aad5932373ffdfd412 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 hi sorry Im gonna bump my post up (but just the once lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daj198 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I bought one of these https://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/shop.php?cat=Chicken+Keeping&sub=General&product_id=572&product_name=Food+ball Works great with an apple in it Try eBay though... I found one cheaper on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Somone else suggested a rodent treat ball - so I got one for my girls, they soon got the hang of moving it about to get the corn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I suspend cabbages from a small meat hook on string in their run and the love trying to peck at it whilst it swings about.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 I suspend cabbages from a small meat hook on string in their run and the love trying to peck at it whilst it swings about.. yeah i hang corn on the cob with screws. they get hanging broccoli, cabbage etc etc i want to get their brains working alittle (yep i watched "secret lives of chickens" lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickiepiggies Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 i have a bird feeder great for corn on cob, apples & pears etc i also hang a plastic cup up with string with holes in the bottom put live meal worms in it mine go crazy for that but it doesnt last very long check out my ladies here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r34xPQv6U8 sadly the brown one Muggles is not longer with me. but Sooty and Snowy still love the Cup!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hi, First of all get together a corn on the cob, and a simple tent pole. Shove the tent pole through the corn and hang up (if you have a eglu, put a small square of chicken wire) by wrapping the end of the tent pole around the mesh. Basically hang up some corn! They love it.. And stops them squealing in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundgirl Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I must be thick but is the corn on the cob cooked? My girls have had one hanging up in their run since yesterday and are terrified of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Nope- straight out of the packet hanging up.. cut a few off to give them the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundgirl Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Fab, thanks I'll have another go tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
