{"product_id":"ware-peck-n-play-treat-dispensing-ball-toy-chickens","title":"Ware Peck-N-Play Chicken Ball Toy","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Plastic Treat Ball for Foraging and Natural Pecking Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Ware Peck-N-Play Chicken Ball Toy is a 4.5-inch durable plastic treat-dispensing ball designed for backyard chickens and poultry of all breeds. This interactive foraging toy encourages natural pecking, rolling, and foraging behaviors while dispensing treats, promoting physical activity, mental stimulation, and flock enrichment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages Natural Foraging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRolling treat dispenser mimics natural food-seeking patterns, keeping chickens mentally engaged and active.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes Physical Exercise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInteractive rolling action encourages movement and pecking, supporting cardiovascular health.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces Boredom and Aggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMental stimulation prevents destructive behaviors, feather pecking, and flock conflicts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Healthy Activity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChallenges chickens to work for treats, providing enrichment and stress relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather-Resistant Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSturdy plastic withstands outdoor use, daily pecking, and various weather conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDurable, food-safe, non-toxic plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLightweight construction for easy rolling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreat-Dispensing Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePre-drilled holes release treats as the ball rolls and rotates.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Fill Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTwist-open design allows simple treat loading and refilling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulticolor Plastic:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDurable green and yellow construction resists weathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for All Breeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4.5-inch size suits chickens of all ages and breeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSize: 4.5\" L x 4.5\" W x 4.5\" H (11.4 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaterial: Durable plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColor: Green\/yellow multicolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFill the ball with chicken-safe treats through the twist-open access point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlace a filled ball in the chicken run, coop, or outdoor area for easy access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAllow chickens to discover and peck; treats are dispensed through holes as the ball rolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRefill regularly and clean periodically with soap and water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Regularly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRinse with soap and warm water, removing leftover treats and debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Completely:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAir dry before refilling to prevent mold and bacterial contamination.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore Properly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRemove during extreme weather or when not in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupervise Initially:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsure chickens understand the treat-dispensing mechanism safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevent Overfeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTreats remain supplemental to balanced poultry feed, preventing obesity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManage Competition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvide multiple balls in large flocks, reducing territorial disputes and aggression.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy | hardypaw\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What treats can I put inside the Peck-N-Play Ball?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAns: Fill with chicken-safe treats, including grains, crumbled feed, dried mealworms, corn, peas, small vegetable pieces, berries, or fruits. Ensure pieces are small enough to dispense through holes, encouraging continued pecking and rolling engagement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How does the treat-dispensing mechanism work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAns: As chickens peck and push the ball, it rolls around dispensing treats through pre-drilled holes. This mimics natural foraging behavior, requiring chickens to work for food, providing mental stimulation and physical activity simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Is the plastic material safe for chickens to peck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAns: Yes, the ball is made from durable, food-safe, non-toxic plastic designed specifically for poultry use. The material withstands daily pecking without splintering or creating sharp edges, ensuring safe interaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Can multiple chickens use the ball at the same time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAns: Yes, the ball is designed for multiple chickens to peck and interact simultaneously. However, in larger flocks, providing multiple balls reduces competition, prevents aggression, and ensures all birds have equal enrichment access.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: How do I clean the Peck-N-Play Ball?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAns: Twist open the ball and rinse thoroughly with soap and warm water, removing any leftover treats or debris. Allow to air dry completely before refilling. Regular cleaning prevents mold growth and bacterial contamination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: Will this toy work in all weather conditions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAns: Yes, the durable plastic construction is weather-resistant and suitable for outdoor use. However, remove during extreme weather conditions or when not in use to maximize longevity and prevent damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ7: How often should I refill the treat ball?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAns: Refill frequency depends on flock size and treat quantity. Small flocks may need daily refills, while larger flocks require multiple refills throughout the day. Monitor consumption, ensuring treats remain supplemental to regular feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ8: Does this toy help reduce feather pecking and aggression?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAns: Yes, mental stimulation and physical activity from foraging significantly reduce boredom-related behaviors, including feather pecking, aggression, and destructive habits. Enrichment keeps chickens occupied and content, reducing stress-related conflicts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ9: Is the ball appropriate for all chicken breeds and ages?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAns: Yes, the 4.5-inch size suits all chicken breeds and ages, including bantams, standard breeds, and large fowl. Young chicks may need supervision initially until they learn the treat-dispensing mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44756487831713,"sku":"133431","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/2446\/5313\/files\/ware-peck-n-play-chicken-ball-toy-small-animal-toys-673.jpg?v=1777983821","url":"https:\/\/hardypaw.com\/en-gb\/products\/ware-peck-n-play-treat-dispensing-ball-toy-chickens","provider":"HardyPaw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}