tracyann Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hi all I have a nice savoy cabbage for my chooks, can anyone offer any advice as to how to hang it in my run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I personally wouldn't hang the whole thing in there, I usually pull off a few leaves, pierce a hole through the stemmy bits, thread through some string and just hang it from a hook I have in the roof . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I just throw them in on the floor! Leads to an entertaing feeding/football game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I have a walk in run,with a hanger from the roof. Its a length of thin chain with a screw eye on the end....I just screw it into the thick bit of whatever I am hanging & they play Swingball with it! As an alternative, you can get those plastic coated square bird feeders,pull off some leaves & stuff them in there,then hang it from the side...they have a hanging hook on them already. the hens will peck away at it through the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyann Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks guys, have thrown in a couple of leaves to see what they make of it, lots of pecking and running around with it going on.... I hope to take the camera out over the weekend and get some new photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 It is easier for them if they can peck out of something - also less danger of them chomping a big bit in their greed,& blcking their crop. Those square feeders are brilliant,you can stuff loads of leaves in them & they can only peck out small bits. Available at Tesco & the like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I bought a cabbage yesterday for the chooks - but I'm not sure if I have to cook it or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 No, they will peck away at it raw,quite happily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Ahh thats good - didn't want to waste a cabbage Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 i will try a feeder as a just tthrough mine to the floor. they love raw brocilli to. my other friends give them bread is this ok ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 No, bread is not a good idea,as it can swell in the crop & cause blockages. You can soak it in water first,but its probably best avoided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFeatheredFiend Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 you can get those plastic coated square bird feeders,pull off some leaves & stuff them in there,then hang it from the side...they have a hanging hook on them already. the hens will peck away at it through the holes.Got a couple of those fron 'The Range' today. They look ideal and at only two quid each they're a total bargain. I'll try them with our girls later and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I thwack a wooden bbq skewer through the root/stem bit of the cabbage, tie a length of string to both ends then tie from the roof of the run. I prefer to hang my cabbage as I found that when I chucked it on the floor of the run, it would get kicked out into the mud then get stamped into the ground Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I thwack a wooden bbq skewer through the root/stem bit of the cabbage, tie a length of string to both ends then tie from the roof of the run. I prefer to hang my cabbage as I found that when I chucked it on the floor of the run, it would get kicked out into the mud then get stamped into the ground I stuck a nail through mine and tied string to the top - I think that was a mistake leaving them a whole cabbage They demolished it, the WIR is covered in shredded cabbage and theres just a hanging stem! They were going crazy for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I have a walk in run,with a hanger from the roof.Its a length of thin chain with a screw eye on the end....I just screw it into the thick bit of whatever I am hanging & they play Swingball with it! As an alternative, you can get those plastic coated square bird feeders,pull off some leaves & stuff them in there,then hang it from the side...they have a hanging hook on them already. the hens will peck away at it through the holes. I do these...the leaves in the square feeder really slows them down but more often then not I just spear it with a piece of bamboo cane and thread it into the run wire (like a cabbage kebab!) or hang it from a chain and they play swingball with it (big tomatoes are especially funny for this!!!) I agree that it's better to hang or put it in a container as it gives them something to pull against and then they get beak sized pieces...when it just sits on the ground, someone always tears off half a leaf and tries to swallow it whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lougarbard Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I have a 'super large' drill bit for my hubbys cordless drill. Which i then drill right through the cntre of cabbage and hand from various places within the run ( I usually do 2 at a time). Then i have some washing line rope (the plastic coated type) and tie this through the drilled hole, and hang up! I have placed cup hooks at various places in the run for this. They love it and usually last for 2 to 3 days. They have a couple every couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Good heavens, I must have very picky bantams! I make a mash each week from veg peelings and a bit of bread cooked down in a bit of water. The girls love this but won't touch their mash if it contains any trace of brassicas (we have experimented with sprouts - understandable, I guess - cabbage and broccoli) any trace of these and its a complete nono! They would'nt touch spinach or salad leaves either! Maybe I should try smoked salmon and caviar! However, they love falafel and kiwi fruit (I have a very fussy 3 year old eater who therefore provides them with a few new tastes each week!!) I never give them meat or dairy but they do like to pick over a mango stone and go mad for bread but, having read earlier posts, perhaps I should'nt be giving them bread (even though its all home made!) I suppose they must all have their own preferances just like us (I HATE raw tomato and any form of beetroot!!! ) Casserole Korma Kiev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I have one of those hay balls for rabbits, I can fill it up with greens and they can't pig out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
