Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[chick wiggle]

My WIR has a roof and side protection so practically no rain can get in, but the bedding is still really, really damp. I can only think its the fog we've had and just the generally damp weather. I only changed the bedding a couple of weeks ago, is there anything else I can do to try and keep it dryer or do I have to change it more often? Does anyone have the same problem?

[The Dogmother]

What do you use as bedding Sandie?

[chick wiggle]

I use easibed Claret. Most of it has turned into a darket colour from the damp.

[Falkor]

I am finding this too CW.

 

I use Aubiose.

 

My run is actually made up of three solid panels (built into corner of fencing) and only the front is open. I have put plastic sheeting at the bottom about 1.5ft high to prevent back splash but didn`t want to cover anymore than that as I wanted a bit of airflow.

 

There is some rain getting in but i am wondering if it is just due to the time of year as the grass is sodden in the mornings too.

 

I have found that it only tends to be the top layer that is wer so I give it all a good kick about every time i pop in there.

 

My run is on slabs so I don`t think moisture is getting in that way.

[chick wiggle]

I was wondering if it was condensation dripping off the roof, that and the damp weather Poor little girls getting their tootsies wet

[Jools]

I have this problem in my aviary, which has a covered roof and partially covered sides, but tbh I think it's because we usually get horizontal rain.

 

I tend to pick the droppings in there most days then use a shovel to turn the aubiose over a few times. Stopping it getting compacted seems to help it dry out better.

[chick wiggle]

Oh blimey , more humping bedding, turning it over then!

Thanks everyone, as long as its not me doing things wrong!

[chick wiggle]

Yep, just double checked the roof and on the 'down' bits of the corrugated roof, there are a trillion drops, so condensation is the problem. No idea how to solve that one

[Falkor]

Maybe opening up the side protection would create a bit more air flow and release some of the condensation?

 

maybe it is cold outside but warm in the run?

[chick wiggle]

Could be, I mean theres loads of gaps but it is well sheltered, I suppose getting the right combination is the thing.

Think I'll just get a giant feather moppy type thingy and swish the roof every morning How to get it through the wire roof to the corrugated roof could be tricky

[Falkor]

How to get it through the wire roof to the corrugated roof could be tricky

 

Cotton buds?

[chick wiggle]

How to get it through the wire roof to the corrugated roof could be tricky

 

Cotton buds?

 

Ermmm, good idea,..... maybe gone some time