[Hooee]

  I,d like to move my girls to a run i have made for a bit of fresh digging and scratching, Is there any wierd and wonderful or even plain stupied way's of making them follow me, I have done it with they're feeder, it worked but only just. I only did it once ,would they get better with practice..... is they're another method that could be better. I don't want to man handle them unless there is no alternative. Don't get me wrong I do pick them up, it's just a nicer way if they'd just follow. HELP..

[poultrygeist]

How far do they need to walk ?

If it's within sight, you could just throw a handful of corn down in the new run and they'll probably gallop in ! 

Rob

[Hooee]

 :(No its  not within sight, about 25 yards.  when they stop to eat abit of grain they just carry on scrapping about and go walkabout.......I can't seem to keep they're attention for more than a couple of seconds.I'd pretty much given up trying to intrest humans a while ago, but the the thought that even the chickens don't want to know is going to take some further contemplation..

[poultrygeist]

 

I can only think of some sort of temporary barriers to follow.

Rob

[Hooee]

Barriers are just not possible, as its right threw the stable block round the hay barn etc etc...wish me luck let's hope practice makes perfect. thanks for your advice

[poultrygeist]

Sorry I can't come up with anything.

Don't give up hope. Maybe someone will come up with something. Failing that you'll have to take a video of them and post it up 

Rob