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Do you think this will help them lay more eggs?

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by HarryBun12, Jun 26, 2011.

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  1. Jun 26, 2011 #1
    HarryBun12

    HarryBun12 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    My chickens have really been slacking this spring. If it's not a molt it's broodiness. Ach. So I decided to build a water fountain for them just outside their run for a zen-like experience hoping the soothing sounds of the water will help them to relax. Next I plan on piping in some Enya or Yanni music and lighting some aromatherapy candles.

    Anyway, the resin chicken statue I got at Walmart for $7.00 and the pump I got at a garden center for $12.00. After intubating the chicken statue I buried a cat litter bucket to within an 1 1/2" of the top, put the pump in the bottom, connected the hose to the statue, placed a filtration matt and metal grate on some bricks in the bucket and filled 'er up with water. Lastly I attempted to artfully arrange some rocks around the bucket to hide the rim. Just hope the mosquitoes don't find the fountain.....
     
  3. Jun 26, 2011 #2
    kidd42

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    What a great idea, Love it!
     
  5. Jun 26, 2011 #3
    jtbrown

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    [​IMG] cute.
     
  7. Jun 26, 2011 #4
    ThinkingChickens

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    I can see eggs in your future, lots and lots of eggs! Nice work.
     
  9. Jun 26, 2011 #5
    Judy

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    Of course, it should at least double egg production.... [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  11. Jun 26, 2011 #6
    bryan99705

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    If that don't work, grab them by the neck and with the other hand grip the bird firmly while sliding you hand towards their feet [​IMG] In other words milk the darn things out! [​IMG] Maybe they will get the message, if not show them a cookbook with roast chicken pictures and ask which way they would prefer [​IMG]
     
  13. Jun 26, 2011 #7
    ChickenAl

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    Very cool. Nice work too. If egg production increases, let me know. I want to be able to run down to Walmart before everyone else beats me there. You know how a good idea can be contagious, and how we're all looking for that extra edge. Bet Walmart'll never figure out why they had a run on resin chickens.LOL.
     
  15. Jun 26, 2011 #8
    AmyQ

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    whether it works or not, it's really cute!
     

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