What are some good things to have in our run for silkies?

[Blyth-new chick mom]

I have 11 hens consisting of 9 standards and 2 silkies. They’re all in the same coop and run but my silkies have their own section so they are segregated to prevent bullying. I just have no idea what to do for my silkies in their run. They seem bored and other than a little perch for them they just walk around and squawk lol please help

 

[BlueTheBrahma]

Mine have a strange liking of garden chairs, possibly due to all the levels they can get to. Also they love stinging nettles (and many other plants/weeds) so you can always try hanging some up for them to jump at - that’s always popular with all my chickens! Not sure why it’s only the silkies which like nettles so much.

 

[Onechicktwochickthree]

I am not much help, I have pretty laid back dull chickens. They only thing they like to do is escape their pens and venture around the garden and dig holes hope you get some good ideas.

 

[linguini]

Set up perches, put fruit slices in a string, or hang bottles of treats (e.g. sunflower seeds) with small holes. Not sure if this link to video will work, here is an example:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rvfKGxWXSdouh5ELA

examples of hanging weeds, treats:

 

[Genene]

My Silkies spend hours digging in the run. They love slatted benches to stand on & lay under. & a small ladder propped against the run wall. They will not use regular perches no matter how low I put them. They also love their dust bath. They also enjoy when I put a small sheaf of hay & sprinkle treat seed in it for them to dig & search in.

 

[Blyth-new chick mom]

I am not much help, I have pretty laid back dull chickens. They only thing they like to do is escape their pens and venture around the garden and dig holes hope you get some good ideas.

They don’t sound like dull chickens at all

 

[Blyth-new chick mom]

Mine have a strange liking of garden chairs, possibly due to all the levels they can get to. Also they love stinging nettles (and many other plants/weeds) so you can always try hanging some up for them to jump at - that’s always popular with all my chickens! Not sure why it’s only the silkies which like nettles so much.

 

[Blyth-new chick mom]

Well, I’ll have to try the stinging nettle bc I’ve never heard such a thing lol Thanks for that

 

[Vickischics]

Well, I’ll have to try the stinging nettle bc I’ve never heard such a thing lol Thanks for that

Be careful with those things. Your hand will be numb forever I swear!
Itch n burn like fire! I hate those things. "Stinging" Nettle is an understatement.
It grows like wild fire here in Florida. Nasty things.

 

[Blyth-new chick mom]

Be careful with those things. Your hand will be numb forever I swear!
Itch n burn like fire! I hate those things. "Stinging" Nettle is an understatement.
It grows like wild fire here in Florida. Nasty things.

I’ll make sure to wear gloves