Helly Welly Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I've noticed that the nest box in the cube is getting very wet overnight. I don't know if it's chicken sweat or condensation. All the shredded paper is completely soaked. I tried putting a layer of straw in first but this didn't help. Is anyone else having trouble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I've only got an eglu so it may be different but no, I've never had that (I use shredded paper and hemcore). Is the hole maybe blocked up - can't see why that would matter, but ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Try Aubiose or Hemcore, Helly Welly, it is super absorbent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I think a few people have had this problem, Helly Welly. It might be an idea to call Omlet on Monday to see if they've got any suggestions as it shouldn't be wet like that. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Thanks guys!! Bit telephobic so i might email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Thanks guys!! Bit telephobic so i might email You'll be lucky to get and answer best to phone if you can. Straw is another 'damp collector', I'd avoid it. As Kate said - there have been some reports of wet nest boxes, try contacting johannes@omlet.co.uk - he was in the office earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Glad I'm not the only one who has a thing about telephones . Email johannes@omlet.co.uk and he'll hopefully have some ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Great minds, Clare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I had this problem after heavy rain & Omlet agreed that there was a problem on mine. Where the rain drains at the very back right hand corner, some of the flow was splashing into the corner of the nest box. James was working on it & talked about sending me some seals to sort out the glitch. However, in the meantime I experimented with moving the Cube so it's at a different angle. A couple of shoves and, 6 months later, I haven't had a leak since! So, might be worth a try; if you can identify that it's rain coming in, and where, then adjust with a tilt. But, good idea to let Omlet know that it's happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEORIENTAL Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I've noticed that the nest box in the cube is getting very wet overnight. I don't know if it's chicken sweat or condensation. All the shredded paper is completely soaked. I tried putting a layer of straw in first but this didn't help. Is anyone else having trouble? Hi there, my nest box is soaked in the mornings too. I put a newspaper to line it then a load of meadow hay for my girls to lay their eggs on. Jan at omlet told me its due to the back door leaking they are working on a seal to go around the door. Wish they would hurry up as winter is on its way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I had a look at mine - there is a drainage channel from the gaps either side of the roof, the water is channelled towards the back of the cube and into a pathway via the back panel and out. If the back panel is not securely fastened (ie a bit wobbly), the water can miss the channel and will be diverted into the nest box. Have a twiddle with your back panel and see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 then a load of meadow hay for my girls to lay their eggs on. Hay can be dangerous for poultry as it can cause an impacted crop - straw is the one to use for bedding, hay is for animals to eat (just not poultry) Aubiose or Hemcore is much more absorbent than straw though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trincarm Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I was just coming on here to post about my nesting box getting soaking wet in the rain . Looks like I will be making a phone call then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Glad to hear you managed to sell enough of your stash to buy one. What chooks have you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMcHen Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I have been waiting for something definative to happen about the wet in the nest box since July. Omlet are obviously finding it hard to sort out - I'm sure they will eventually but in the mean time you'll just have to take out the wet each morning and replace. I have tried alsorts to stop it including shoving and tweaking the lid and repositioning the cube (all have been suggested on the forum). Tell Johannas he'll add you to the list. Last time he emailed me they were looking at redesigning the back panel. Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trincarm Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Yes I sold enough of my carrier stash to get a cube, run, four hens and some new carriers . We got 2 Miss pepperpot and 2 Gingernut ranger. They are fantastic and I am loving them, we cannot believe how friendly they are already . We are going to get some more in a few months . Right of to email about the nest box now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
