mini chick Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 hi ,just wondering if anyone has any ideas of how to fit an extra nest box into an eglu classic (to avoid scquables over the the one) i have tryed puting a pet carrier with straw in the run ,but hens not interested. any suggestions? should have also said ,that one morning this week there squable resulted in blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hmmm- just a thought but could you put a shallow heavy plant pot in there during the day with a bit of straw in, so it fits behind the nest box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodledootoo Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 What about just dropping a couple of handfuls of extra straw on the roosing bars - towards the back & next to the existing box? I had a broody sat like that a week back and the other hen could still use the nest box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 what about an old childs potty?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Would that not be too big Cookie, try a young childs potty instead! (good idea though Cookie ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 cheeky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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laurmurf Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 what about removing the roosting bars altogether and filling the tray with aubiouse or the like. It will turn it into a giant nest box, but it will be harder to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevtheplumber Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Put a pet carrier in the run and put a football in the eglu so they can't use it for a couple of days, they soon get the point, mine use both now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) It is possible to get 2 washing up bowls in the back, I had 3 ex bats all wanted their own (to sleep in) http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq11/shehas4chooks/07122008.jpg Edited January 31, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I remember sonebody used a casserole dish on top of the roosting bars - the chooks failed to notice the irony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I remember sonebody used a casserole dish on top of the roosting bars - the chooks failed to notice the irony! Awww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini chick Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 thanks for your suggestions,really liked the oneabout the potty .i have put a shallow dish in with straw,they haven't used it yet.... .will let you know ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I remember sonebody used a casserole dish on top of the roosting bars - the chooks failed to notice the irony! It was me....... Chooks are threatened that if they don't use it they will end up in it..... no only joking Ceramic oven dish stopped nestbox squabbles last summer, but then after 2 months I didn't need to use it any longer. Put dish in each morning and remove at bedtime. Here it is being used....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
