- Mar 1, 2007
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Hi all,
I am new to the forum and to chickens generally really. I have 7 hens in my backyard flock, 4 of which I rehomed from a family member a few months ago and, as they havent layed (lol) I added 3 hybrids a couple of days ago on a local farmers advice. Now I finally have some eggs after cleaning out the coop and run every week for the last 3 months or more !
I have doubled the area in the run today to ensure that there is more than enough space for all of the hens, but would like to know what sort of toys (?) or activities I could introduce for them to keep them entertained.
I have a large plant pot on its side with peat and sand in for them to roll and scratch in, and there is lots of dirt for them to scratch in too.
What else could i give them? Just want to enhance their lives a little more if that is possible.
I thought I should probably introduce them too......
Light Sussex : Dorothy; Buff Orpington : Hilda; Black Orpington: FiFi; Poland: Amy; Hybrids: Brenda, Millie, and Molly
LOL Kids helped with the names.....
Would appreciate any advice at all really
Thanks
I am new to the forum and to chickens generally really. I have 7 hens in my backyard flock, 4 of which I rehomed from a family member a few months ago and, as they havent layed (lol) I added 3 hybrids a couple of days ago on a local farmers advice. Now I finally have some eggs after cleaning out the coop and run every week for the last 3 months or more !
I have doubled the area in the run today to ensure that there is more than enough space for all of the hens, but would like to know what sort of toys (?) or activities I could introduce for them to keep them entertained.
I have a large plant pot on its side with peat and sand in for them to roll and scratch in, and there is lots of dirt for them to scratch in too.
What else could i give them? Just want to enhance their lives a little more if that is possible.
I thought I should probably introduce them too......
Light Sussex : Dorothy; Buff Orpington : Hilda; Black Orpington: FiFi; Poland: Amy; Hybrids: Brenda, Millie, and Molly
LOL Kids helped with the names.....
Would appreciate any advice at all really
Thanks