Stevie Adams Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I had an orange ball in my garden the other week and I kicked it and the girls went absolutely barmy! They were squawking for about 10 minutes. I put it down to them just not liking the ball being kicked but, today I went to the shed to get a bucket out and it was - you guessed it - ORANGE! I walked out of the shed again and they went absolutely bonkers. I've since tested it with a couple of other things and they definitely don't like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 my chickens live in an Orange Cube.... so mine don't mind orange at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 How peculiar What on earth would happen if you had an orange Eglu?? You're gonna make me look tomorrow for something orange to put in the garden now...I'll be curious to know what my girls do. I'll let you know!! Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Have a read of this Some people have chickens scared of orange stuff, including mine! I could only guess its because it looks like a fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 mine are scared of a yellow food ball that we put in their run to kick around... they're scared of bark chipping bags they're scared of washing up gloves they're scared of bags of compost they're scared of the lawnmower they're scared of LOTS of things  I think that these days the new top hen, Troy, really isn't much of a leader so they tend to get into a panic relatively easier. This didn't happen under previous top hen, Kiki (a tough nut). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 mine are scared of a yellow food ball that we put in their run to kick around...they're scared of bark chipping bags they're scared of washing up gloves they're scared of bags of compost they're scared of the lawnmower they're scared of LOTS of things   ditto. chickens are wusses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I have an orange eglu classic and mine are fine with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I tested this theory with 2 rather bruised apricots this morning, and can categorically say that if its EDIBLE greed will overcome any fear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonH Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Don't know about orange but mine LOVE pink. They go for pink toenail polish - mine not theirs! and love my daughters pink crop shoes yet leave anyone else's alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I think I have brave hens (or stupid) they don't seem bothered by much, although they kept a very close eye a low flying hot air balloon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softyandrosiearmy Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 My hens are cool with most things they only get wound up with travelling and other peoples cats. They love ours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Mine definitely don't like the police helicopter or the metal wheelbarrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Ditto police helicopter and if I shake say a sheet out to put on washing line and it makes a swooping noise they go mental. They hate robins too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Adams Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Well it's true, they definitely hate orange! We're building a patio at the moment and normally they chase after string, but they went mental over the orange string we were using to make some guide lines. They don't like the screwdriver either They're all orange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I think these chickens need some sort or Orange Therapy, orange is great! Â Funny things chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Adams Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 I've managed to use this to my benefit! The Orange cement mixer, bucket and ball have been put next to the new patio to stop the girls leaving their droppings behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmastar Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 mine dont mind much but all make a racket when the pigions are flaping in the trees but my son is a wirlwind so they are usto fast loud things . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 According to this hens in orange Eglus lay fewer eggs than those in other colours . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooker Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I like the idea of using orange things to keep the chickens away...I might try that to keep them off our decking! Ours definately do respond to colour, Ive noticed ours love green and red things (they will peck my red painted nails given the chance!) when I have given them leftover veg they will pick out the greens and any potatoes but they never touch the carrots! Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckyp Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Mine are completely scared of a bright orange towel I have and if I wear bright red they run away and will not come near me, not even for a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4dotty37 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 My bantams attack me when I wear orange soled garden shoes. They hate them. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
