[bubbles108]

I've just my 2 chickens into a very large coop and run.
I have put sand in a large tray for them and some logs.  There is still a load of space and so can anyone suggest other things I can put in to entertain the chickens ect.

Also it is set on concrete does anyone have ideas for cheap floor covering.  I had used bark for their old coop but this one would take probably a bag full a time which as I clean out weekly would prove very expensive.

Thanks for your help

[Lewjam]

Cabbages hung from string keeps them entertained.

I like to hang mine above a perch - so the hens have to jump upto the perch to get at the cabbage - keeps them exercising and entertained!

Also i used wood chippings - nice thick layer - rake it through every week then replace it every few months.  (get it almost free from tree surgeons)

[JaK]

I swear by miscanthus as a floor covering, the chickens seem to like it and it's cheap too.

[Lindeggs]

Hi bubbles, if you have a big run area for only two birds, you probably don't need to change the floor covering weekly.  Try leaving it longer and just rake it over if needed - or better still scatter some grain and let the chickens rake it over!

[bygrace]

I'm using miscanthus too, with a load of dried leaves now well mixed in! It's done a wonderful job of keeping the mud at bay. The only problem is that the girls scatter it and it comes through the weldmesh - so I just need to scoop it up every now and then and put it back!

[ManicMum]

Try putting in different levels as they do seem to like hopping up and down - upturned plant troughs, pallets, anything, really - my children love building varied wooden constructions for the chickens to play on......then when they collapse, they can be redesigned or used for firewood!