Dizzy-Deb Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Hi eveyone, I have an eglu with the feeds for the pellets etc, but wondering what you use to put the extras in like veggies, s"Ooops, word censored!"s etc. I tried using a spare hay ball had from my rabbits pen, but most of it fell out before it got in the run . I have also thought of some kind of tray to put on floor ? but curious to know what you use ? Thanks xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieD Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 i just throw them in the run! gives them more to do scratching round etc x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 i just throw them in the run! gives them more to do scratching round etc x Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I use an old cat bowl. They cannot contain themselves when they see that bowl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Pink plastic bowl for me Girls only know the colour Pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyChook Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I scatter everything on the ground, to be a bit more "natural" rather than providing a platter. it seems more fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundgirl Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 i just throw them in the run! gives them more to do scratching round etc x Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 So far I've been throwing them in the run! Cottie even took a bit of plum from my hand today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafia princess Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I use a spiral fat ball hanger that should really be for wild birds but with a corn on the cob in it they go crazy and it is such fun to watch. Most things will pop into to it, even lettuce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy-Deb Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Have tried both now... throwing some in to distract them from trying to get out the door A little tray but that gets pecked about and find it hard to get it back our the run. I have seen those spiral bird feeders in Pets at Home so think might try on of those next. I am trying to settle into a routine with them, but early days yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 The reason I use a bowl is I read somewhere it is useful as then they recognise their bowl, so if you need to get them back in the run you can show them the bowl. This is all theory - I've never done that. But they do totally recognise their bowl, they get uber excited at the mere sight of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 If its a solid thing i will throw it into the run, if its porridge or something messy than it goes on one of the Ikea plates. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90096908 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliveb Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I use the clear plastic containers that the Indian take away comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Dav Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I use a blue scoop for their treat which is scattered liberally in their enclosure. They recognise the scoop - before now if they are FR and I have the empty blue scoop, they instantly come half running and wings flapping to me. Needless to say, I can't not give them any treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I have two green plastic pet food dishes (so there's always a spare) and I use them to round up the girls to get them back in their run. They all recognize what it means (treats!) and do a flap-assisted run up the garden towards me, and then I have a chicken obstacle course to get back to the run. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy-Deb Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 I think thats a great idea, I will look for something that they can recognise to help me get them back into the run once out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyChook Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 for my girls, it's not a container but the sound of corn being shaken that works for getting them in. All I have to do is swish some corn around in a cup or bowl and they'll follow me wherever I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 You know, I'm not convinced about this recognising the treat bowl theory. My girls go potty whenever I take the tub of peelings out to the compost bin and I'm pretty sure I've never fed them those!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaKiw1 Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 I feel bad confessing that I bought a china bowl from Marks and sparks especially for their treats! It was from a hand painted 'chicken design' range they did (and seem to repeat at Christmans and again last Easter). It's bright colours and the girls really recognise it and come running and as it is distinctive it doesn't get mixed up with our own china. They also have a bird feeder hanging inside their run which we use for things like corn cobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy-Deb Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 You know, I'm not convinced about this recognising the treat bowl theory. My girls go potty whenever I take the tub of peelings out to the compost bin and I'm pretty sure I've never fed them those!! I am beginning to think they just got potty for food all the time. Never realised chickens were such good eaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 You know, I'm not convinced about this recognising the treat bowl theory. Ooooh, mine definitely know their bowls, they follow me even when they've just seen me take it (empty) out of their run in order to go and refill it. These bowls are bright green if anyone's interested. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
