Plum Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Intended to craft all sorts of items from willow branches. Huh soon realised it takes more skills than I've got The chickens ended up with some toys though. They've been pecking and carrying them around all day. and any excuse to post some more pictures of the girls and the babies growing up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 They all look in fab health Plum I love the pic of the chook looking up at the heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Aw What a good idea. Mine only really like playing with my sprouting bulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 They seem to be having fun Lovely looking girls you have. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Great toys...I'm going on a basket weaving course in February. Do you think the teacher will think I'm mad if I ask if I can make chicken toys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 or you could make an egg basket or dustbath. Would be great of you could give me some tips how to do it. I'm going to have a look for a course. Shame to throw away all those twigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Mine play peck the mole, They are on bedmax in the cube until the grass starts to grow, Becausethe ground underneath the run isn't frozen Mr Mole pops up in the girls run, They squeel and run over to peck at any grubs that he bring to the surface. It looks like they are trying to peck Mr Moles head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 They all look in fab health Plum I love the pic of the chook looking up at the heart i love that picture too its lovely great toys you have gave me some inspiration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Mine play peck the mole, They are on bedmax in the cube until the grass starts to grow, Becausethe ground underneath the run isn't frozen Mr Mole pops up in the girls run, They squeel and run over to peck at any grubs that he bring to the surface. It looks like they are trying to peck Mr Moles head my girls would love that game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 They all look in fab health Plum I love the pic of the chook looking up at the heart Thanks Tasha, the dots have just finished antibiotics for respiratory infections, fine now just occasional cough. Beats me how they got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 What lovely pictures, Plum. The heart is a really pretty decoration for your chickens' run - so sweet. Chickens seem to have a bit of thing about wicker. Mine have totally demolished some of those little wicker hurdles used to 'fence in' bits of garden. They liked to sit on the top, rocking back and forth until, bam, hurdle and chicken were in the mud. After a bit of this, no more hurdles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Note to self not to use wicker hurdles in the garden They are still messing with their toys. They've stripped most of the bark off the willow. Must try it looks fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 What lovely girls - fab photos . Just one question: don't your girls poop ? Everything's so clean . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Just done a clean and chucked down some new shavings on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I think i have willow looking tree in the field behind me, Late night stealth cutting it is. I guess i need to cut the willow below it sprouts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 I just cut the long branches down each autumn (bit late this year) and have used the flexible branches that bend more than 90 degrees. I just trimmed off side shoots, don't know if that's right or not Post pictures of any chicken toys you make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzieLloyd Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I love the little ladders you have in your run. Weather permitting we will be building our WIR at the weekend so I am looking for inspiration on toys and branches. My girls love getting up on top of their coop so I was planning to put in a few levels so they get a better view. Any suggestions? I think I now have free reign to put in some pretty decorations having seen your lovely wicker accessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 How do you keep your hens so clean?!? Mine seem to be mucky little things, even though they have a nice big dust bath (which they love) and their house and run get poo picked every morning they still look filthy compared to yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Bits of ladder, I presume you mean the ledge is lawn edging and then there's an ikea wooden stool, a gymnasium I made and a garden bench and a small coop in there plus sandbath. Busy place They aren't clean just dark colours and my cameras not that good. Now if you have to have white hens...........Ooooh I'd love a light sussex bantam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzieLloyd Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Bits of ladder, I presume you mean the ledge is lawn edging and then there's an ikea wooden stool, a gymnasium I made and a garden bench and a small coop in there plus sandbath. Busy place They aren't clean just dark colours and my cameras not that good. Now if you have to have white hens...........Ooooh I'd love a light sussex bantam I've got two and they have HUGE personalities! Definitely rule our roost Thanks for the tips on toys. They have their own strawberry plants in pots which will be going into the WIR so I'll take your lead and put in some bits to make a chicky gym and a nice stone bench I have so I can sit in with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Are you going to put the strawberry pots within their reach? Chicky gym and in action and before you say it - yes it is clean that was the first day in the WIR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Plum, that Chicky gym is just fantastic. I love the picture of the little hen about to do some Olympic feat - maybe a double somersault? She is not called Olga or Nadia is she? (Or am I just showing my age?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Don't know who you are talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
