noyan Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I think I have put to much nesting material in nest box (eglu cube). filled it to entrance hole . I now get one chook laying an egg whilst another sits and watches. Second chook started laying today. When i go to get egg have to dig around cos some kind bird has hidden it. do you think I should take out some of the straw? Still cannot break habit of them sleeping in nest box. Any advice great fully appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I was wondering the exact same thing! Think I spoil mine as its well padded in there and they seem to like it as all sleep in the nest - however I think one is now perching on the ledge of the hole as there are a lot of poo just next to it like her bottom is sticking over the bars! Each weekend I empty it completely then fill it with newspaper at the bottom, some woodchip and aubiose (sometimes shredded paper if I have it). However I then daily have to grab handfuls of it with the pooh in so come Friday its gone down quite a bit. I would like them to sleep on the bars but can't bring myself to stop them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I don't use anything in the nesting box of my Cube, mainly due to the fact that it leaks and I was forever having to change damp shredded paper. My chickens have been laying like this for the last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
