Chicks tomorrow

[sweathergirl]

Hi all! I don't even have my chickens yet! I DO have 6 moscovy ducks, 3 rabbits, 3 goats, an adorable mini Juliana pig, and I'll be picking up my week old chicks tomorrow. My intent at our little barnyard is to have animals that entertain and/or make people laugh. People who aren't familiar with barnyard animals. I live in NH with my husband of 32 years and he's very handy and willing to help build anything I need him to. I'd love to hear about any things you might have made to keep your chickens and ducks happy and entertained.

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[EmilySmith2525]

I haven’t tried this out yet but I’ve heard a lot of people saying for chickens to make swings and chickens love their sand baths as well haha

At the place I keep my hens we usually get vegetables donated from other places and I hang the vegetables up and they enjoy jumping and eating them haha

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. I used to range my flock in the garden, so I didn't have to consider keeping them amused.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

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Chicks tomorrow

 

[ronott1]

Welcome to backyard chickens!

Enjoy the chicken TV

 

[AddrianLove]

I'm brand new to this too, what a wonderful question!

 

[N F C]

I don't know how entertained the chickens are with what I do, but it does take them longer to eat their treats (sliced apples, greens, etc.) when I put it in a suet cake feeder that's hung up in their run.

Congrats on your upcoming chicks! It sounds like you're building quite a farm there in NH

If you would like to chat with other NH members, you can find your state thread here:
New Hamshire

Enjoy those new chicks and thanks for joining us!

 

[N Sully]

Welcome and congratulations on adding chickens. My chickens free range and that keeps them busy. So I have no ideas on how to entertain them, but for you, you will need a chair cause standing all day watching them is tiring.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!