Hens and shiny objects

[Backyardchickengirl]

My girls like the bling! They peck at my 5 kt ruby, diamonds and big Italian gold bracelet. Who else has the bling loving girls??

What toys do you recommend for bling - shiny object loving hens?

 

[sourland]

They'll take your ear rings right out of your ears. Be careful as they like to go for eyes too.

 

[Backyardchickengirl]

They'll take your ear rings right out of your ears. Be careful as they like to go for eyes too.

What shiny toys should I put in the coop run?

 

[rosemarythyme]

They don't need shiny toys in particular. They're pecking at jewelry because it catches their fancy.

I personally have not had issue wearing jewelry or other shiny objects around my chickens but people have had chickens eat diamond or gemstone earrings, so do use caution if wearing jewelry around them.

 

[aart]

They don't need shiny toys in particular.

...or toys at all.
Make sure you don't put out shiny metal things small enough for them to swallow.
Read up on 'hardware disease'.

 

[Backyardchickengirl]

Thank you.