Laura007 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Hi I would like to make a pecking block for my chooks and was wondering if anyone had a good recipe. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I think it's basically suet with grains - whatever is their tea-time norm. Best for winter though as the suet will keep them warm. Not sure how the manufactured ones are made as they are so hard and packed down. My lot don't like those! I do like to use a bird feeder for fat balls but instead I fill it with chopped kale or cabbage - they enjoy that. Poke a hole through a corn cob and hang it too - apples and whole cabbage can be used too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I have a vague memory that there was a recipe for one on the old forum. I’m not sure that one had suet in. Maybe someone clever could have a look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I think we spoke about these this morning but I just found: On 5/3/2009 at 12:03 AM, Redwing said: You will need a stick of some sort, garden cane works well, cut a piece of cane and drill a hole near one end for hanging it up. Next collect the ingredients you want to add, mixed corn, pellets etc. Crack a fresh egg into a bowl, mix the egg with a few dessert spoons of flour & a drop of water. So that it forms a runny paste. Cut a long wide piece of kitchen tin foil. Then in the bowl that you have the mixed egg & flour, add the mixed corn etc, mix it all up so the mixed corn & pellets start to stick together. Give it a good mix so that everything is coated. Spoon the mix onto the tin foil to make a long sausage shape, you can add the stick through the middle at this stage. Then wrap the foil around the ingredients and press firmly so it sticks together to form a sausage like shape. Then put it in the oven at 120 degrees for an hour to let it dry out slowly. Check it's hard, if not leave a bit longer then let it cool and let the birds test it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Oooo thanks everyone. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Ahhh eggies! Much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 That’s the one! Might have a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Isn’t that cannibalism? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Only the same as cows drinking milk, right? I don't know what DEFRA would have to say about it, just sharing what I found 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Not getting at anyone. Just being silly 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 I have a very similar recipe but mine adds a little bit of honey. Mine also had grit, sunflower hearts and mealworms in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 I did think about popping some grit in. I think I've got some mealworm lurking about aswell. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I agree - I would avoid suet and honey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 After a quick trip to b&q for a bit of chain I made one according to the recipe supplied above. Had some spare so made a little one aswell. They seem to like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
