Kicks Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 No, not dog. Chicken! See today's blog post (katesklucks.wordpress.com) for the whole story. Basically I got Chicken Gym for Christmas and just tried it out today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Brilliant, I've done it with canes, planks and plant pots but love the hoop and tunnel. Where did you get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicks Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Lol, it's called Chicken Gym and the only place I've seen it is Brooklamds Garden Centre lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicks Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Although after a quick search I have found; Perhaps I will start a chicken agility forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 How funny they do anything for food. There was a post last year of a video on youtube of a chicken who did a series of activities and then rang a bell. It wasn't following food, though they got food at the end. Can anyone remember the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_B Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I love your videos! My OH really wants me to do the same sort of thing with my chooks after doing a couple of videos myself last year...plus chickens always look fab on camera Your chooks are certainly enjoying themselves...and the sweetcorn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I think you should Mrs B. This is nearly the one I was talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LottyJ1 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 So funny - love it! I wanna try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I actually saw the chicken gym for sale today at our local horse stuff and pet food warehouse... I didn't get one. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatesKlucks Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks all, ah it's just practice to get them to work without food. Here's one of my dogs, who has been going to agility classes for about 18 months. At classes he does everything perfectly except the weaves. As you can see, he is only a small dog so can do the course too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 It looks a bit flimsey but i suppose its a bit of fun You could make your own or add to it with home made obstacles I prefer this which provides some interest, is classy and encourages a bit more natural behaviour http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Chicken_Perch_Activity_Centres.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 They've just copied my original gym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatesKlucks Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Haha very nice. Of course the chicken gym fits my purpose as normal agility equipment is so expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Like that! I wish I had room for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatesKlucks Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Like that! I wish I had room for it! Doesn't take up much room at all! though I suppose it depends on your garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
