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#Post#: 647--------------------------------------------------
Nesting boxes
By: Lee Goff Date: March 22, 2018, 11:01 pm
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In the nesting boxes, I have hay down for my girls. Can I also
use the shavings that I used for the babies, or what other
materials can be used in nesting boxes?
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#Post#: 648--------------------------------------------------
Re: Nesting boxes
By: Kathy Rayner Date: March 23, 2018, 4:52 pm
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[quote author=Lee Goff link=topic=293.msg647#msg647
date=1521777660]
In the nesting boxes, I have hay down for my girls. Can I also
use the shavings that I used for the babies, or what other
materials can be used in nesting boxes?
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[/quote]Lee, the pine shavings can be a bit dusty so I would
recommend trying to separate some of the dust out before you put
it in the nesting boxes. I have tried the shavings and my girls
don't like it. I use a synthetic long fiber rug in the nesting
boxes. It's easy to shake out and clean.
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Re: Nesting boxes
By: Lee Goff Date: March 23, 2018, 5:05 pm
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[quote author=Kathy Rayner link=topic=293.msg648#msg648
date=1521841967]
[quote author=Lee Goff link=topic=293.msg647#msg647
date=1521777660]
In the nesting boxes, I have hay down for my girls. Can I also
use the shavings that I used for the babies, or what other
materials can be used in nesting boxes?
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[/quote]Lee, the pine shavings can be a bit dusty so I would
recommend trying to separate some of the dust out before you put
it in the nesting boxes. I have tried the shavings and my girls
don't like it. I use a synthetic long fiber rug in the nesting
boxes. It's easy to shake out and clean.
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[/quote]I never thought about using a rug ... that's a neat
idea!!
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#Post#: 661--------------------------------------------------
Re: Nesting boxes
By: Kathy Rayner Date: March 25, 2018, 11:31 am
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I took one of the synthetic grass rugs (the fibers are about 1.5
inches deep) and cut it into sizes that fit into the bottom of
the box. When I gather eggs, I just take them out as I go and
shake them to clean up whatever happens to be in the box (poop,
grass, feathers, ect..). If one gets soiled (and it doesn't
just shake off) I take the water hose to it and then let it air
dry. I have 4 boxes, so I take one of the hardly used mats and
put that one into the frequently used box (of course that's the
one that will normally get soiled). I can rotate the cleaning
process like that too. Leave 3 clean 1. So, that way, they
always have a choice of clean boxes to use.
#Post#: 669--------------------------------------------------
Re: Nesting boxes
By: Lee Goff Date: March 25, 2018, 6:41 pm
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[quote author=Kathy Rayner link=topic=293.msg661#msg661
date=1521995462]
I took one of the synthetic grass rugs (the fibers are about 1.5
inches deep) and cut it into sizes that fit into the bottom of
the box. When I gather eggs, I just take them out as I go and
shake them to clean up whatever happens to be in the box (poop,
grass, feathers, ect..). If one gets soiled (and it doesn't
just shake off) I take the water hose to it and then let it air
dry. I have 4 boxes, so I take one of the hardly used mats and
put that one into the frequently used box (of course that's the
one that will normally get soiled). I can rotate the cleaning
process like that too. Leave 3 clean 1. So, that way, they
always have a choice of clean boxes to use.
[/quote]I like that idea. I think I'll do that and put some hay
on top. It'll cut down on how much hay I use, and be a l9t
easier to clean. Thank you very much!!!
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#Post#: 670--------------------------------------------------
Re: Nesting boxes
By: Kathy Rayner Date: March 25, 2018, 6:53 pm
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[quote author=Lee Goff link=topic=293.msg669#msg669
date=1522021270]
[quote author=Kathy Rayner link=topic=293.msg661#msg661
date=1521995462]
I took one of the synthetic grass rugs (the fibers are about 1.5
inches deep) and cut it into sizes that fit into the bottom of
the box. When I gather eggs, I just take them out as I go and
shake them to clean up whatever happens to be in the box (poop,
grass, feathers, ect..). If one gets soiled (and it doesn't
just shake off) I take the water hose to it and then let it air
dry. I have 4 boxes, so I take one of the hardly used mats and
put that one into the frequently used box (of course that's the
one that will normally get soiled). I can rotate the cleaning
process like that too. Leave 3 clean 1. So, that way, they
always have a choice of clean boxes to use.
[/quote]I like that idea. I think I'll do that and put some hay
on top. It'll cut down on how much hay I use, and be a l9t
easier to clean. Thank you very much!!!
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[/quote]Lee, I am glad to be able to pass along something that
has worked for me for many years. Hope you also have success
With It.
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