I used rice in my chicken pincushions, but I do like the feel of the sand better. Rice works though. My next chickens, I am going to put some of that fun hair on them. Gives them more personality I think. You made some cute ones!

I have those plastic pellets,i use to make dolls so that will work.

Really cute

I love that fun hair on them but i won't be going to town and i need to get two more done.I'm going to try plastic pellets first if i don't like the way they feel I'll get more sand.

They are cute!!

I love to see your chicks! I have made 2 and I would like to make more. I love that you use one for your avatar!

Darling!

How about using scraps of batting? Or are you wanting something "weighty?"

If for a pin cushion, I don't understand the beans, rice, etc ... could someone explain?

And in that same vein, popcorn would work well!

I think she should now change her avatar to the hen party pic! :)

Oh they are so cute. Just send them to me. You have my address. You even sew turn and stuff the beaks. Good job...I was not serious about sending them to me, just being sassy.

they are cute