johnandkymberley Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hi all, as you can see from my other post I have just made a pen for my hens at the back of my garden. I have seen the feathers and beaky gym and it made me giggle BUT just wondered if it was worth buying? Are they only going to use it when I'm leading them around it with corn? Will it keep them occupied and stop them getting bored? I am going to buy the swirly veg holder for them so would like to make the order all in one to save on delivery costs Also what's the deal with CD's, do they really tackle boredom? Thanks J&K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Luvachicken Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 scubababe, that's brilliant I even clicked on the beaky veg holder. I love how it bounces. Now I might need to ask Father Christmas for 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 It is the HENOLYMPICS!!!!!!!!!! HENTASTIC!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 I can't wait to get the veg holder Still unsure about the gym..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Must admit I do like the veg holders. I have one similar but it's solid and doesn't bounce and is a pain to fill. This looks like much more fun for the girls and easier to use...now where did I put my birthday list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Do you think the chicken gym is worth buying though? Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Would you girls use it without you running around in front of them with treats I think that is the main thing. Mine wouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heth1986 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Lol, I'm not convinced obout the gym! Mine have a couple of funny shaped branches that stick up at different heights, they do love these, i must admit... makes poo picking very easy as it's either in a pile under the branches or near their feed... i don't think they even bother with the rest of their run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I think the video of the chicken gym is priceless. It had me and OH and but I think it is really for children to play with, with their chickens as I feel certain a chicken would not do agility on their own. The red top thing, now that is different and I'm certainly going to get one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 That is priceless! Afraid I have to agree, though - that is for children (or adults!) to have fun with the hens, not for the hens' benefit. I just have a long piece of plastic-coated washing line with a slip-knot in the end, I tie up cabbages, bolted lettuces, anything you can tighten the line around - that and some branches to perch/jump on keeps them busy, and costs nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohcarolina Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 http://www.oneclickpharmacy.co.uk/feathers-beaky-vegetable-holder-p-127906.html?currency=GBP Best price on line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I have a Flytesofancy Jungle Gym. They like to perch on the bottom run but that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Is it April 1st? No hen is going to 'use' the gyms unless food is involved. They would get more exercise if you just lobbed a handful of corn up the garden. £19.99 for what looks like 4 garden canes? The tunnel you could easily replicate with of a couple of cardboard boxes, and the gym hoop and hurdle could easily be made with garden canes, a hoola hoop and some duct tape. There - I've just saved you £35. You could buy two new hens with that, plus a couple of ice creams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 That's a Yorkshirewoman speaking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I'm a Mancunian!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 sorry - I'm well aware there's no worse insult I could have offered you! I was misled by your address ... I think all the time you've spent living in Yorkshire must have had an effect on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 Lol, thanks but I've just hung up some CDs!! I don't think they are bored I wanted the gym as I thought it would look interesting the garden.... That's why I go hens....for the pink cube!!! Jokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Oh dear...that's pretty daft Glad you didn't waste your money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 sorry - I'm well aware there's no worse insult I could have offered you! I was misled by your address ... I think all the time you've spent living in Yorkshire must have had an effect on you. I forgive you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I wouldn't do it without food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
