noyan Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Help does anyone have any good ideas,on how to stop nesting material fall out through slot in the bottom of the eglu cube nesting box? Would it be ok to line it with newspaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Claret's OH came up with a very nifty idea which I'm hoping my DH will do for our cube at some point. Have a look at this http://claretblog.vox.com/library/post/cream-prawn.html how's it working out Clare? At the moment we're just using some sellotape but it's not a permanent solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Newspaper would be fine but I bet your girls scrabble it all out of the nestbox while they're getting comfy for laying . I know some people use lino but Claret's thing looks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noyan Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Claret's OH came up with a very nifty idea which I'm hoping my DH will do for our cube at some point. Have a look at this http://claretblog.vox.com/library/post/cream-prawn.html how's it working out Clare? At the moment we're just using some sellotape but it's not a permanent solution Thanks that looks great will hurry up and use milk so i can try it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I put a strip of parcel tape. It works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I'm using a piece of that shelf liner from Ikea - it works very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenGeorge2 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Gaffer tape does the job perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have a piece of lino - works perfect. Isn't it time that Omlet designed a plug though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Isn't it time that Omlet designed a plug though? I think Claret's OH has already, he should make and sell them himself. Great Idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I use shredded newspaper as bedding and it rarely falls through the hole in the first place. I'm glad because i'd rather keep the hole to help ventilate the nestbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I still think the nest box should have an inner shell that you can take out to clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I still think the nest box should have an inner shell that you can take out to clean awesome idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange1 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I found a perfect plastic liner...in the form of a cat litter tray! It's even lilac and matches the cube! I will measure it for those who are interested, cost me a couple of quid from my C&C. As you look in the nest box there is a ridge? Well the rim of the cat litter tray rests on the ridge so the tray doesn't actually sit on the bottom, so still allowing ventilation. This also lifts the area up slightly. It does make the area available for nesting smaller, but if your girls are anything like mine then they only seem to lay on one side anyway! I place the tray in the middle and I guess the gap either side is about 5cm or so. Seems to work so well. All I have to do is lift out the litter tray and empty. I'm cooking on calor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I like the sound of that, it's the worst part of the cube to clean. What's a C&C? Sorry if i'm being thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange1 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 whoops, got carried away Cash & Carry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noyan Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 thanks for all suggestions. have cut up a plastic lid and put bolts through as suggested and it works quite well. Amber does seem to enjoy moving it out of the way but I will let her off as she has started laying Think she was only trying to get comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 You've got me thinking about the eglu nestbox now . I think I'll try and find a round washing up bowl - it would be great to be able to remove the contents without needing gloves/scoops etc . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMcHen Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I sent an idea to Omlet over a year ago, (no response ) for a removable double bowl/half football joined to a 'wall' between to divide the nesting box into two laying areas. Tried to add a sketch but don't know how I wish Omlet were be better at replying to suggestions emails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
