Treekeeper Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 For the first time I have taken on 4 ex batts bringing my little flock up to 8. My other chooks spend all day outside the new girlies are only just learning to go outside as a result the poo trays and the nesting box seems to get filled up twice as quickly.I have been using easibed in the nest box but they seem to ruin it within a day! Is there anything else fellow chook wranglers use that is more absorbent and doesn't need changing every day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I think a lot of people on here use aubiose. Gets a lot of recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Ex-bats aren't used to perching so mine prefer to sleep in the next box too. I use aubiose and remove the poos each day so it lasts about a week. The only other thing I can think of is to try to stop them sleeping in the nest box. You can use a ball or upturned flower pots and remove them every morning. But, frankly, I can't be bothered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 My ex batts did exactly the same to start with I was forever cleaning up after them but after a while they got the hang of the fact that the nest box was the eggy dept and the grey bars were for sleeping on. Just be patient with them and they will soon get the hang of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treekeeper Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
