Important - Avian Flu restrictions

[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.

[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

[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

[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

[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.

[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.

[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?

[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

[Nicos]

And now the swans at Abbotsbury

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...wannery-dorset

[veggiechicken]

I know!
The 2 backyard cases have both been of chooks and ducks. I wonder if the ducks are more likely to come into contact with wild fowl?

[Scarlet]

It's getting worse

[veggiechicken]

Settle, Yorkshire
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a...k-in-yorkshire

[veggiechicken]

Avian flu: Be vigilant, says Wales' chief vet - BBC News

[alldigging]

Only to be expected given all the new cases.

[veggiechicken]

Official announcement - extended to 28th February

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a...-zone-extended