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Nest Boxes - When should we put them in coop?

post #1 of 4
7/18/12 at 1:11pm
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Our girls are 13 weeks old.  Haven't installed nest boxes yet as we want to avoid them roosting in them ...when should we install them?

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post #2 of 4
7/18/12 at 2:05pm

When they reach about 18 weeks.  that gives them enough time to get comfortable with them.  If they are firmly roosting on the perches you could do it sooner.

I don't get better with age, only more confused(ing).

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I don't get better with age, only more confused(ing).

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post #3 of 4
7/18/12 at 3:15pm

I had a couple pullets start to lay at 15 weeks. I would Get them up asap. wee.gif


Edited by Ted n Ms - 7/25/12 at 4:14am

 

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"Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." Mark Twain

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post #4 of 4
7/19/12 at 7:40am
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thanks!

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