How do you keep your chickens entertained

[TaylorGlade]

Guess what? My pullets are having a blast thanks to this chicken toy. A bright yellow ball with holes on each end, it's like the neatest snack dispenser ever. I loaded it up with treats - some BSF larvae and regular pellets - and let the chicken games begin! These young hens are now on a peckin' quest, chasing that ball like they're training for the farm Olympics. Who knew chickens could be this easily entertained? It's like they've got their own treat-fueled version of soccer!

 

[backyardchicks]

That's a great idea!! Something that I like doing is hanging veggies in a wire basket. It's so much fun watching the chickens peck at it as it spins.

 

[TaylorGlade]

That's a great idea!! Something that I like doing is hanging veggies in a wire basket. It's so much fun watching the chickens peck at it as it spins.

I use those baskets like you use for suet. Is that what you mean?

 

[backyardchicks]

I use those baskets like you use for suet. Is that what you mean?

Yes, I have used a suet basket too. The one I was talking about is wire plant basket with 3 connected chains and a hook that I got at my local dollar store.

 

[TaylorGlade]

Yes, I have used a suet basket too. The one I was talking about is wire plant basket with 3 connected chains and a hook that I got at my local dollar store.

That's cool! So you hang several things at once?

 

[backyardchicks]

That's cool! So you hang several things at once?

I couldn't find a photo of my hanging wire basket to show you. The basket works great for a head of lettuce, cauliflower or broccoli.

They also enjoy it when I skewer fruits and veggies for them. I take it down once they get down to the apple cores, (so they don't ingest any apple seeds). It keeps them (and me) entertained!

 

[TaylorGlade]

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I couldn't find a photo of my hanging wire basket to show you. The basket works great for a head of lettuce, cauliflower or broccoli.

They also enjoy it when I skewer fruits and veggies for them. I take it down once they get down to the apple cores, (so they don't ingest any apple seeds). It keeps them (and me) entertained!

My grandma had chickens when I was a kid and I grew up with them. My husband didn't. To me, they were just a chore and I didn't want them. My husband did. Now, I'm glad we did. I don't know why I didn't get as much joy from the as I do now. I have skewered apple slices for them - as well as tomatoes and squash. I have also skewered cabbage and cukes. I'll have to look for the basket

 

[Happy hen lover]

I have hung cabbage whole or half by a copper wire, and fill my suet basket with overgrown cukes. I also have a cheap mirror that they like. Or move feed pans to expose bugs. I also dig random chunks of dirt to watch them go to town to see what's there.

 

[TaylorGlade]

I have hung cabbage whole or half by a copper wire, and fill my suet basket with overgrown cukes. I also have a cheap mirror that they like. Or move feed pans to expose bugs. I also dig random chunks of dirt to watch them go to town to see what's there.

Yes. Watching them chase bugs is especially satisfying