feeding produce to flock?

[truebuilt76]

I feed produce almost on a daily basis to my hens. Normally is just thrown in the pen and they rummage through it. The downside is the clean up. I am constantly raking corn cobs and watermelon rinds out of the coop. What ways do you feed your flock and keep the produce off the ground. I was thinking a wire basket of sorts. Suggestions?

 

[Whittni]

Chicken Treat Ball: http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/chickens/Chicken-Treat-Ball-p766.aspx

and Chicken Treat Toy: http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Feed-and-Water-Supplies/Chicken-Fun-Toy-p963.aspx

or a free range block or a feeder that's off the ground on some bricks.

 

[truebuilt76]

I like the idea of the treat ball, although it allows for a limited amount of produce. I'm not sure corn would work in it either.

Thanks fellow southern Utahn.

 

[Mtn Laurel]

I hate that mess, too, so have begun to remove the rind before giving the melon. I've also been known to cut the corn off the cob for the same reason. Of course, I only have a few birds, if you're giving larger quantities it would be really time consuming. For me, it only takes a second and eliminates a lot of mess.

 

[WillsC]

If you grow thinner rind watermelons they will eat rind and all. When I give my chickens and ducks watermelon it disappears completely.