Janty Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Christmas is fast approaching....but what do you buy for the hen who has everything? She already has the ultimate in pent house appartments. After a posting on hen toys, she has the latest dog ball from 'Pets at Home' stuffed with a variety of tasty treats such as spinach, kale and lettuce. She has two run extensions plus another on it's way courtesy of Grandad who is treating her and her friends for Christmas. So, come on fellow hen keepers....suggestions for the ultimate hen presents please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 we bought hot water bottles from Superdrug yesterday They were a fiver each and came with a snazzy cover and hubby put them in the poo tray. It was minus 6 here on Friday and we are getting a lot of colds/sniffles here so we are hoping this will make them warmer/better! What about a nice bag of organic corn as an afternoon treat? Some mealworms wrapped up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Definately their own mealworm breeding kit so they can enjoy fresh treats all year round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Or a ...Snugglesafe.... Same idea, but microwaveable and peck proof. A bit more expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Come Christmas morning I'm sure that hens across the country will be grateful for your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 A new treat bowl?? Mine recognise their blue bowl and come running whenever they see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateP Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 A perch to put in the run? My Dad has just made a perch for my two out of old stair rail. They love it and spend ages sitting on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I agree with the perch idea. I put part of an old shoe rack in mine and they all use it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 solar fairy lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Passed a house for sale near us today and YS said "you're so mad about those chickens you'd probably buy a house just for them". Yeah, and his point is??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Love the solar fairy lights idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 What about a nice garden/chicken sign. I've seen some lovely ones (but yet to buy) country style wooden signs saying "chickens" or "chickens live here". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Ok, me again, with prob another stupid question, what is a mealworm breeding kit???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 Is it a box that contains lots of Mummy and Daddy mealworms who love each other very much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 I didn't know that they sold such things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 nice one Janty ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I've got a thread going called "I'm a mealworm farmer" on the nesting box http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16121&highlight=mealworm+farmer this might work (the link) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I've got a thread going called "I'm a mealworm farmer" on the nesting box All together now ... ** to the tune of "Oi'm a cyder drinker" ** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Ok, i have just read all that was written on the thread, and to begin with i was really interested, but having read about the smell, and the beatles, i have decided i am going to pass...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Still not smelling - I think that may have been a problem when people didn't clean them out and just left them all in the original container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Ok, i have just read all that was written on the thread, and to begin with i was really interested, but having read about the smell, and the beatles, i have decided i am going to pass...... Do you prefer The Rolling Stones then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 I have it.... ...in answer to my original question, what do you buy for the hen who has everything? You buy more chickens. Simple really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emu Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I'd love to get a solar radio for them so that they could listen to Classic FM. Or Bose surround sound for the eglu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 What would be their favourite music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...