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Natural Wooden Hanging Swing for Chickens & Birds - Enrichment Toy for Backyard Coops & Aviaries - Boredom Buster Perch Australia
Natural Wooden Hanging Swing for Chickens & Birds - Enrichment Toy for Backyard Coops & Aviaries - Boredom Buster Perch Australia
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Happy Chickens = Healthy Chickens! Give Your Flock the Gift of Play
Are your chickens bored and pecking at each other? Does your backyard flock need more mental stimulation? This charming natural wooden hanging swing transforms any coop or run into an enrichment paradise. Watch your hens and roosters swing, perch, and play—reducing stress, preventing boredom behaviors, and keeping your flock happy and healthy.
Perfect for: ✓ Backyard chicken coops and runs
✓ Aviaries and bird enclosures
✓ Free-range areas and outdoor pens
✓ Reducing feather pecking and aggression
✓ Keeping chickens, ducks, and pet birds entertained
✓ Aviaries and bird enclosures
✓ Free-range areas and outdoor pens
✓ Reducing feather pecking and aggression
✓ Keeping chickens, ducks, and pet birds entertained
Why Chicken Keepers Love This Swing
🐔 Reduces Boredom & Aggression
Bored chickens can develop nasty habits like feather pecking, bullying, and egg eating. This swing gives your flock a fun outlet for their natural curiosity and energy. A busy chicken is a happy chicken—and a swing keeps them occupied for hours!
Bored chickens can develop nasty habits like feather pecking, bullying, and egg eating. This swing gives your flock a fun outlet for their natural curiosity and energy. A busy chicken is a happy chicken—and a swing keeps them occupied for hours!
🌳 Natural Wood Construction - Safe & Durable
Made from natural, bird-safe wood, this swing is sturdy enough for multiple chickens while being gentle on their feet. Unlike plastic toys, the natural texture feels comfortable and familiar, encouraging even shy birds to give it a try.
Made from natural, bird-safe wood, this swing is sturdy enough for multiple chickens while being gentle on their feet. Unlike plastic toys, the natural texture feels comfortable and familiar, encouraging even shy birds to give it a try.
🪢 Easy to Hang Anywhere
Simply attach the strong rope to any beam, branch, or coop ceiling. The adjustable design means you can hang it at the perfect height for your flock—whether you have bantams or full-sized breeds. Installation takes just minutes!
Simply attach the strong rope to any beam, branch, or coop ceiling. The adjustable design means you can hang it at the perfect height for your flock—whether you have bantams or full-sized breeds. Installation takes just minutes!
💪 Sturdy Enough for Multiple Birds
Watch your chickens line up for their turn! The robust construction supports several birds at once, making it perfect for social flocks. The gentle swinging motion is calming and fun—like a playground for poultry.
Watch your chickens line up for their turn! The robust construction supports several birds at once, making it perfect for social flocks. The gentle swinging motion is calming and fun—like a playground for poultry.
🌞 Weather-Resistant for Outdoor Use
Designed to withstand Australian weather, this swing holds up beautifully in outdoor coops and runs. The natural wood ages gracefully, blending seamlessly into your backyard setup while providing year-round entertainment.
Designed to withstand Australian weather, this swing holds up beautifully in outdoor coops and runs. The natural wood ages gracefully, blending seamlessly into your backyard setup while providing year-round entertainment.
🧠 Mental Stimulation & Physical Exercise
Chickens are smarter than you think! They need mental challenges and physical activity to thrive. This swing encourages jumping, balancing, and problem-solving—keeping your flock fit, alert, and engaged.
Chickens are smarter than you think! They need mental challenges and physical activity to thrive. This swing encourages jumping, balancing, and problem-solving—keeping your flock fit, alert, and engaged.
The Benefits of Enrichment for Your Flock
Healthier Birds:
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Prevents destructive behaviors (feather pecking, egg eating)
- Encourages natural movement and exercise
- Improves overall flock dynamics
Happier You:
- Less time dealing with behavioral issues
- More time enjoying your entertaining flock
- Peace of mind knowing your birds are thriving
- A beautiful, natural addition to your coop setup
How to Use
- Choose your spot - Find a sturdy beam, branch, or coop ceiling support
- Adjust the height - Hang at a comfortable level for your birds (about 30-50cm off the ground works well)
- Secure the rope - Use the included rope to tie it firmly in place
- Watch the fun begin! - Your chickens may be cautious at first, but curiosity will win out
Pro Tip: Place treats on the swing initially to encourage your flock to investigate!
Product Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will my chickens actually use it?
A: Most chickens love it! Some birds take to it immediately, while others need a few days to build confidence. Try placing treats on the swing or gently placing a curious bird on it to get them started.
A: Most chickens love it! Some birds take to it immediately, while others need a few days to build confidence. Try placing treats on the swing or gently placing a curious bird on it to get them started.
Q: Is it safe for all chicken breeds?
A: Yes! The swing is suitable for bantams, standard breeds, and even larger heritage breeds. Adjust the hanging height based on your flock's size.
A: Yes! The swing is suitable for bantams, standard breeds, and even larger heritage breeds. Adjust the hanging height based on your flock's size.
Q: Can I leave it outside in the rain?
A: Absolutely. The natural wood is weather-resistant and designed for outdoor coops and runs. It will naturally weather over time, which is perfectly normal and safe.
A: Absolutely. The natural wood is weather-resistant and designed for outdoor coops and runs. It will naturally weather over time, which is perfectly normal and safe.
Q: How many chickens can use it at once?
A: The swing can comfortably hold 2-3 average-sized chickens. You might see your whole flock taking turns throughout the day!
A: The swing can comfortably hold 2-3 average-sized chickens. You might see your whole flock taking turns throughout the day!
Q: Will it help with feather pecking?
A: Yes! Boredom is a major cause of feather pecking. By providing enrichment like this swing, you give your chickens something productive to focus on, which often reduces aggressive behaviors.
A: Yes! Boredom is a major cause of feather pecking. By providing enrichment like this swing, you give your chickens something productive to focus on, which often reduces aggressive behaviors.
Q: Do I need to treat or seal the wood?
A: No! The wood is safe as-is. Avoid using chemical treatments or sealants, as chickens will peck at the wood and you want to keep it natural and non-toxic.
A: No! The wood is safe as-is. Avoid using chemical treatments or sealants, as chickens will peck at the wood and you want to keep it natural and non-toxic.
Q: Can I use it for pet birds or ducks?
A: Yes! This swing works great for backyard ducks, quail, and even larger pet birds in aviaries. Any bird that enjoys perching will love it.
A: Yes! This swing works great for backyard ducks, quail, and even larger pet birds in aviaries. Any bird that enjoys perching will love it.
Why Enrichment Matters for Backyard Chickens
In the wild, chickens spend their days foraging, exploring, and socializing. In a backyard coop, they can become bored without enough stimulation. Enrichment toys like this swing:
✓ Mimic natural behaviors - Perching, balancing, exploring
✓ Reduce stress - A calm flock is a productive flock
✓ Prevent bad habits - Less pecking, bullying, and egg eating
✓ Improve egg production - Happy hens lay better!
✓ Create a better environment - Your coop becomes a playground, not a prison
✓ Reduce stress - A calm flock is a productive flock
✓ Prevent bad habits - Less pecking, bullying, and egg eating
✓ Improve egg production - Happy hens lay better!
✓ Create a better environment - Your coop becomes a playground, not a prison
Perfect Gift for Chicken Lovers!
Know someone with backyard chickens? This swing makes a thoughtful and practical gift for:
- New chicken keepers setting up their first coop
- Experienced flock owners looking to upgrade their setup
- Anyone dealing with bored or aggressive chickens
- Bird enthusiasts who love spoiling their feathered friends
Australian-Owned, Chicken-Approved
We're passionate about helping Aussie chicken keepers create the best possible environment for their flocks. This swing is carefully selected for quality, safety, and entertainment value. Your chickens deserve the best—and so do you!
Add to cart now and watch your flock's personalities shine! 🐔🪢
