clucker1 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Has anyone hog one of these little gizmos for their girlies? Omlet sent me an email about them today, they look interesting, I'm tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLau Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 My immediate thought was that it looked a bit silly, but the more I look, the more I'm coming around. I'm tempted too. Would like to see it in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I think the price is a bit stiff to run the risk that my ladies will totally ignore the thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 My immediate thought was that it looked a bit silly, but the more I look, the more I'm coming around. I'm tempted too. Would like to see it in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLau Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Thanks Jimnpaula I showed my husband, thinking he'd think I'd gone mad, but he suggested he try making one. If that doesn't go to plan, I may order one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 We had a swing that OH made until i slipped and fell on it, a few of my girls used it and I think I may treat them to one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Just brought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Chicken on a swing I think I've seen everything now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Looks great but I just know my little madams would ignore it. They ran away screaming from the tyre I filled lovingly with dust bath materials, after all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I love that video. I wonder if chickens find it relaxing to have a gentle swing as much as we do. I might put one on a list for 25th but can't possibly mention exactly when as my Summer hols haven't even started yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 My first reaction was 'stuff and nonsense'... or something along those lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I'm curious if chickens would prefer the swing over a fixed perch... The one run that is filmed most in the clip doesn't have any perches apart from the swings. That's only 2 perches and loads of hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Generally most chickens don't like perching on moving, or unstable things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Generally most chickens don't like perching on moving, or unstable things. I think I will save my money then. Mine have loads of perches, 2 benches, 4 wooden mushrooms and a straw mini bale - do they really need anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 My young'ens on my swing (sort of). They do get on the actual chair too, and they quite like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippie Chick Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 I was surprised to see the new Chicken Swing email too - I'd already planned to make a chicken swing for them from a branch I've pruned recently (I'm about 2 weeks off getting my first chickens now!) I didn't realise the swing was a commercially available thing. I'd seen this video on You Tube and liked the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I have one of these - I bought it about a year ago from the BHWT. I had trouble getting my big girls to use it, but it was so well designed that I saved it for our annual chick hatch. As soon as the chicks started to go into the garden (for short spells, at about 2 weeks of age) the swing has been there, just off the ground. Initially they ignored it, aoart from barging into it accidentally. Then, one of them hopped on it, and suddently they all wanted to use it. The chicks absolutely LOVE it. As the chicks have grown, I've raised it up. It's so popular, I needed a second one. I couldn't get one in this country, so I contacted the designer to see if I could order direxr. They told me that a shipment was on it's way to the UL and that Omlet would be stocking them. How great was that?! I pre-ordered one immediately. The swingswill move into the main run when the Keepers are integrated with the existing girls. I'm hoping that the old girls will copy the youngsters and use it too. It's really well designed. I know people believe they can make the same thing with a bit of wood and twi bits of rope, but.honestly. you can't. Of course, ou can make a swing of sorts with that. but you can't make a SAFE swing - one which doesn't twist round on itself and get tangled up when the hen leaps off, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Oh WitchHazel, you have muddied the waters now, I want one! Not sure my old girls would use it though, was going to try and make a little one to see how they get on with something that moves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 My big girls really didn't like it at all, and I think I rushed them. It will be interesting to see whether they use it when I merge the Keepers and their swing into the main run later in the year. If you are going to make one, take a close look at how this one is made first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Oh has deemed he is going to make one. Watch this space next century! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixieDust Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I have been pestering OH to make one for me. I may have to invest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
