Jules. Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I don't know officially what the hole in the nest box is for, but I presume it is for drainage- the nest box is always the longest bit of the eglu to dry when cleaning- I usually finish off drying it with some scrunched up newspaper. Buzz always sleeps in the nest, & poos there I use shredded paper to line the nest box & remove it all & replace every day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue and the Spice Girls Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I think the hole is for drainage when your washing the eglu. I put a peice of paper over mine under the shredded paper I use. I stopped the girls sleeping in the nest box by a tissue box in the hole for a few nights before they got the hangf of sleeping on the bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted August 25, 2007 Author Share Posted August 25, 2007 A ball in the nest has been keeping them off thus far. As I'm not expecting them to lay anytime soon I thi nk I'll leave it there for a bit. I am thinking of getting a mature Faverolle bantam though so then I'll have to think again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Hmmm - I would believe the hole was for drainage if it actually drained! The water seems to run into the corners away from the hole! Or maybe that is just in my eglu? Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Use a bag turned inside out with your hand in it, when yyou have picked it up turn the bag in the right way and hey presto........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogs Too Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 another dog lover transferring expertise from one species to another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
