The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  chip rugby!!          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message abbi Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Posts: 10 Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:06 pm    Post subject: chip rugby!! My chickens seemed to be very sporty hens. knowing their love of tit bits I threw out a left over chip into the garden. They immediately formed a scrum around the chip when Goldie my Rhode Island Red picked up the chip and did a circuit of the garden at 'road runner' pace, screeching at full volume with the sheer delight of gaining possession of the chip. All 5 hens followed closely behind until the chip was dropped and another scrum was formed. This continued for approximately 10 mins before Blackie my flighty Andalusian Black obtained possession and scored a magnificent try and devoured the mangled chip! This got me wondering whether anyone has noticed any other hen games? I found that oven chips and pizza crusts are best. Abbi Back to top jaydee67 Moderator Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5118 Location: Shetland Islands Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:17 pm    Post subject: Grapes work well for rugby, and worms for chicks. I love the way one will grab a 'ball' and run for it followed by the rest while the rest of the treats lie until the first 'ball' is demolished! Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8811 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:22 pm    Post subject: mine go mad for worms and pizza crusts Back to top Bendix01 Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 214 Location: Northern Soul, Southern Heart - Surrey Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:56 pm    Post subject: Bits of bourbon biscuits are great too as they luv 'em and get a bit of a suger rush for 5 mins afterwards and do everything at twice speed. Tis great. Also tinned Lychees work extremely well when you want to cause an outrage. I also threw out some rice crispies today and cracked up as they lept about flapping each time one exploded in their beaks. We hardly ever watch telly now that we have chickens. Least not till its dark. Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8811 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:21 pm    Post subject: forgot about sweetcorn mine go mad for it Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11589 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:48 am    Post subject: If only they stood still when they find something special, none of the others would notice. But no, they run around and make it obvious Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16094 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 12:57 am    Post subject: NannyP wrote: If only they stood still when they find something special, none of the others would notice. But no, they run around and make it obvious I know! Why do they do that? And make noises too, so they all know there's something happening! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group