how to keep chickens busy in the coop

[tara2]

what do ya all give are do to keep your chickens happy and busy inside the coop for days they are locked up due to bad bad weather??

 

[sunflour]

Locked in a coop without run access would be quite challenging. Assuming your coop is large enough - a flock block, treat cages, rig a sand bath. Anything that makes them scratch and peck something other than their flock mates.

There are a number of past threads on the subject, but not sure how many address confining indoors.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=entertaining+chickens

Above link will take you to a page of threads on the subject.

Hope this helps.

 

[Soccerchicken]

I hang half a head of lettuce or broccoli(or really any vegetable that comes in head form) about an inch above the hens. Or I'll sprinkle some scratch around works like a charm.