chuckmum6 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Well Halloween is near so the shops have offers on pumpkins, which is my girls idea of heaven, they love them! I put one in with two small triangles to get them going yesterday evening, today there is only a little left and some rather full chickens heading for bed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 That sounds so sweet! Looking forward to seeing if my girls like them, they're a bit fussy but glad yours enjoyed them, plenty more before (and after when they're reduced!!) Halloween for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Mine really love it. It is nearly claws out to see who gets the biggest bit ..Poppy is cunning she grabs a chunk and tries to hide behind the coup with it..thinks the others don't see her Wrong, they can really run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Funny, I only said to OH we would have to look out for bargain pumpkins for the girls I love how they demolish them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Guess what I'm going to be getting at the Supermarket in the morning?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 £1.50 in Sainsburys and they had some whoppers I bought one for my lot on Thursday. I cut it in half, gave them one half of it whole but cut the other half into bits. They're still picking at the biggest bit today. A cheap but long lasting source of amusement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublover Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Do you give it to them raw ? sorry if i sound really dumb lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Mine like it cooked ,chopped and mixed with bits and pieces and cut in slices and raw...They do spit out the seeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublover Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 LOL mine dont like much raw thats why i asked hehehehe they like all there veg cooked and mashed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Mine have just polished off sweetcorn.brocoli and carrot - all cooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Yes, mine have them raw, I just cut a couple of small hole, which they expand until there isno flesh left and it looks like a popped orange balloon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor94 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 We gave ours one and cut a chunk out for our bantams and our big chickens had the rest and there was nothing left when they put themselves to bed but they wouldn't eat it with the seeds in it so we scooped the seeds out and then within hours it was gone.They loved it and ate it no problem raw so they have got another one today so we will see how long that one will last this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Asda had them for a £1 each on Friday so OH got 2, 1 for each WIR The girls were very happy at their Dads generosity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenopolis Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 We got one at Asda last night - they are selling them for £1.00 (which does strike me as being such a small price for something that someone has taken the time to grow and harvest). Dug a 1/4 out of it this morning, and passed it to the girls, so were quick to snaffle out the pumpkin seeds - did I make this up, or have I read it that pumpkin seeds are a natural dewormer (although I do worm our ladies with Flub). Was worried at first of them choking on the seeds, but it seemed to do them no harm??? The flesh inside was still a bit firm, I guess I just let them peck at it all day??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memphisto Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Just cut a large one in half for my girls and they've turned their beaks up at it, far more interested in the fruit cake the neighbour has just flung over for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
