hopingforchickens Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) I've been looking for a good, interesting branch to put in my WIR for the girls for the last week and today I found it The best part is it was at school lying next to the playground! I checked with the office and they said I could have it, so then all I had to do was carry it home (not an easy task ). Anyway it was worth it. The girls are slightly suspicious but have already had a jump on it, so here is a picture (OK Lovli Tallulah was placed on it for the purposes of the photo ) Edited June 10, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki85 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Mine try and jump onto the shrubs in their run... they love to climb! He he I bet yours will all be lined up in a row soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennym Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Lovely! I'm sure your girls will come to love it. (that's for the branch but also for your nice, spacious WIR!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (OK Lovli Tallulah was placed on it for the purposes of the photo ) I've resorted to doing that - I've put some nice perches in their run and they just don't bother with them, so I put them up there to see if they like it... they don't But hopefully they'll like yours, it looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pips_pekins Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I have been looking out for a suitable branch for ages but haven't found anything like yours. Very Your run looks great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopingforchickens Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 Thanks everyone, I put ALOT of hard work into that run I think the picture makes it look bigger than it is though! It's 3m by 2.5m, but the chooks seem really happy in it, although I've been letting them out at the weekends and a bit in the evenings so now every time I come near the gate they want to squeeze out, last night I couldn't get Henrietta in for ages I'm sooo pleased with the branch, they have 3 perches now plus that and they are starting to explore them more and more - their favourite place is still the top of the house though just need to save up for an Eglu now (but shhh don't tell dh ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I get sadly excited when I find the perfect branch too . My best find was a Y-shaped branch which I cable-tied rungs to, to make a ladder . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 is any ol' branch ok or are any poisonous to chickens? Just asking because there's a safety issue with geckos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzannejoy Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 looks great , bet they love it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 excellent branch, bet it was fun carrying that home ps, I have a Tallulah, not a chicken but a child. love the name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Looks great Witzend - I think any branch will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneepren Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 what is the safety issue with geckos? My hens occassionally catch one and fight over it before devouring it whole! Tyrannasauras Pex! Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 LOL - these are UK pet crested geckos - if you put wood in their vivs it's got to be specially treated to get rid of insects/parasites that might be on it and some woods can be poisonous I'm guessing chickens are a hardier bunch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopingforchickens Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 used said branch as a sort of activity feeding station today, very pleased with my efforts and the girls managed to get all the cabbage down so I will definitely be trying that again I've also been out today and purchased some new egg cups and an egg basket... come on ladies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
