Important - Avian Flu restrictions

[veggiechicken]

^^^ So sad about the swans
Another case - this time at an RSPB reserve in North Wales
New case of avian flu in bird at RSPB Conwy reserve - BBC News

[Stan79]

Poor little blighters.

My girls are going stir crazy... Any nice ideas of things to put in with them to make their confinement more exciting?

[happyhumph]

Could you drill holes in various veg & hang from the ceiling for them to peck? As it will swing away will take some time for them to get through. I'm thinking cabbages, pumpkins, sweetcorn etc.

I know someone who breeds poultry and she does this.

[veggiechicken]

I give mine a bunch of kale or chard leaves every day to kick around.
Luckily, their run was already covered and wild bird proof so they're as normal - apart from being able to wander round the garden with me.

[Jungle Jane]

There's some nice ideas on here to keep them entertained & in the comments section too ~
Chicken Toys - Why they are important and how you can provide them - BackYard Chickens Community

[lottie dolly]

Thanks Jane,i have read about a few things,but that post gives all you need i recone,i look forwards to getting us some ladeezz

[veggiechicken]

As much as I love my chooks there is no way that I am dying spaghetti different colours to entertain them. Nor am I going to glue bits of broken CD to a balloon - that's an accident waiting to happen

[happyhumph]

Mine used to love an ants nest being thrown in the run for them - like having a takeaway delivered! When I had the old greenhouse with borders rather than pots I'd put them in there for the day - they had fun and did an excellent job of rooting up weeds and getting rid of pests.

[sparrow100]

Now confirmed at a farm in East Lindsay, Lincs

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a...y-lincolnshire

Can't see the housing order being lifted any time soon.

[Ms-T]

This is so sad ..i get mugged open the door to the run.runing out of things to keep them happy.

[happyhumph]

My neighbours girls are getting fed up as well poor things.

[lottie dolly]

I was thinking off,for when i get mine,about a smaller pen for the raised bed,to be moved as and when,to but some girls in for a few hours,WOULD this be good to help your chickens bordom having somewhere a bit different,

[Scarlet]

Definitely. Really good idea if you can do it. It also helps that the ground they have been on gets a chance of recovery.

[veggiechicken]

This is so sad ..i get mugged open the door to the run.runing out of things to keep them happy.

How about......................https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBdEo9kyqT0

[lottie dolly]

That is brill,a chicken group,they even singing along,so funny,yet practical hehehe