enrichment

  1. HardlyQuailified

    Quail Enrichment for Indoor Enclosure

    I'm planning on keeping my cortunix quail in a smaller indoor enclosure, but I'm not sure what to put in with them to keep them occupied. Do they like having toys? Or would hiding places suffice? I know some people give them branches, but I'm not sure if those would fit without obstructing their...
  2. A

    What Are Your Coop & Care Challenges?

    Hi everyone! I am a student studying industrial design and working on a project focused on improving common chicken-keeping challenges, and I’d love to hear from experienced keepers like you. Growing up I kept chickens and ducks for eggs so I'm very passionate about the animals, along with how...
  3. A

    Free Ranging? Scared of Avian Flu

    Protecting Chickens from Avian Flu – What’s Everyone Doing? Also, what are some Enrichment ideas? Hey everyone, I’ve been keeping my chickens in their run recently due to concerns about avian flu. I don’t live near geese or ducks, but there are sometimes small wild birds near their coop, and...
  4. coltgrizzz

    Socializing Timid Alpacas

    Hello all, I have a quick question regarding alpaca socialization. I have never worked with alpacas before so I am a novice. I know basic handling and such but nothing beyond that. I am currently a veterinary student with an interest in large animal medicine. As a part of one of my clubs, i’ve...
  5. 1lilmrnstr

    Outdoor cage for luvies, budgies and others?

    Hello all! I have a small farm with a lot of rescues on it! From cats to goats to lovebirds and even 1 little, adorable, hognose snake! I finally finished building the Peacock Palace, next project is Ducks Digs which will be beside our little pond! In the meantime, I have been talking to my...
  6. KimbosKluckers

    Toys and enrichment?

    We have sandboxes and roost bars. This seems boring to me. Does anyone use parrot toys or any other fun things? They like to pick at my jewelry and buttons on my pants 😂 One even stole a nail I was holding (I got it back) so I’m thinking shiny things would be a hit. They don’t look at the mirror...
  7. C

    Chick enrichment ideas?

    I have 6 young chicks (ages ranging from a few days old to about 1 week) and this is my first flock. I noticed that in the brooder, they’re all digging around the edge almost like they’re trying to escape (I know that this is just their instinct to look for bugs, etc.) What can I give them at...
  8. C

    Raising a disabled chick-- enrichment and mobility ideas/suggestions?

    Hey everyone! I have an 8 day old chick in my care who is experiencing neurological issues that prevent them from walking. I believe it's along the lines of crazy chick disease(details in my post history if interested). I was wondering if any of you folks have experience with disabled chickens...
  9. D

    Enrichment for isolated hen?

    Sorry if this is the wrong topics page for this! One of my hens was attacked by a coyote about 2 weeks ago and while it definitely could have been worse she did end up with a pretty gnarly back wound that required her be isolated while it heals. The person taking care of her moved her into a...
  10. TexasChick47

    Grazing box for my girls

    I'm planning to put in a grazing box in the run for my young ladies. Any recommendations for what kind of grass to plant and where to get SMALL quantities? Chewy.com has an indoor grass growing "box" for cats, dogs, pet birds etc. Can I scatter that seed in my grazing box? Suggestions, please.
  11. Enrichment for chicks

    Enrichment for chicks

    Studies have shown that early enrichment creates well adjusted, clever and calm chickens that easily find their way in the environment and are less fearful to new things. All good reasons to create a stimulating, interesting and creative brooder for chicks. In this article I'll recite research...
  12. WolfKeeper9584

    Improving a Coop

    Hello, I volunteer at a farm and take care of the chickens there. The coop is in poor shape and the run leaves a lot to be desired, but I don't think the owners are planning on expanding in the near future. The hens often get bored and end up picking on each other due to the lack of enrichment...
  13. B

    Hens pecking at other Hens' combs-drawing blood

    Never had an issue with this until now for whatever reason... A couple of hens are pecking a couple of others and have drawn blood on their combs. They don't look terrible but I am not sure why they are doing it all of a sudden. They have plenty of food, water, and they get some sort of treat in...
  14. Pictorhens

    Scratch blocks

    hi, I’ve got a 20kg bag of scratch - I’m looking to make my own blocks for my 6 chickens. Is there any easy recipes on what to do? Does anyone have any idea what I need to do to bind it together and what extras I need to put in for flavour and nutrition? Thanks
  15. Kgroot

    Chicken. Toys!

    I didn't know where to post so into random it goes this but any fun DIY or PetSmart/Petco toys that they u have found your chickens enjoy? Or games? So far I've got my girls following me around the yard for mealworms. Which is super entertaining and now officially my party trick. "You want to...
  16. Pictorhens

    Small Farm Chickens

    Hi, I’m on a small farm with only 5 chickens at the moment, looking to get some more through the coming year and having a variety. Wondering if anyone had any advice on going the extra mile with caring for them, their coop is a large stable with lots of straw ready for the winter. Few different...
  17. annaBsChick

    Infographic w/ Tips on Keeping Bachelor Flocks of Roosters

    I thought this had some pretty good information - http://www.poultrydvm.com/featured-infographic/tips-for-keeping-bachelor-flocks
  18. Emmaxx

    'Natural' quail habitat

    I'm interested in creating an outdoor quail habitat for my buttons and was hoping for some info/advise and ideas. I want it to be like those tortoise habitats I see (will add some example pics when back on phone) Is this doable? I have heard of people adding quail (although bigger varieties I...
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    • Forum: Quail
  19. Kallywumpus

    Injured duck-enrichment?

    I have a khaki campbell who is the sole survivor of a dog raid on our flock. He's fine except for a broken thigh bone. The vet wrapped it, gave us a painkiller, and he's living in our bathroom currently. My question is: should he have any toys or something to distract him? He has a stuffed...
    • Kallywumpus
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    • enrichment injured duck
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Ducks
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