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[johnandkymberley]

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

[scubababe]

[Luvachicken]

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

[clucker1]

It is the HENOLYMPICS!!!!!!!!!!

 

HENTASTIC!!!!

[johnandkymberley]

I can't wait to get the veg holder

 

Still unsure about the gym.....

[scubababe]

 

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

[johnandkymberley]

Do you think the chicken gym is worth buying though? Xx

[scubababe]

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

[heth1986]

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!

[Chortle Chook]

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

[Olly]

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.

[ohcarolina]

http://www.oneclickpharmacy.co.uk/feathers-beaky-vegetable-holder-p-127906.html?currency=GBP

 

Best price on line!

[Egghead68]

I have a Flytesofancy Jungle Gym. They like to perch on the bottom run but that's about it.

[Egluntyne]

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.

[Olly]

That's a Yorkshirewoman speaking!

[Egluntyne]

I'm a Mancunian!!!!

[Olly]

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.

[johnandkymberley]

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

[Cheeky Chooky]

Oh dear...that's pretty daft Glad you didn't waste your money

[Egluntyne]

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.

[Plum]

 

I wouldn't do it without food.