Ideas on padding nest boxes?

[bubba1358]

Currently, mine are wood and hay. I get the occasional crack when a hen lifts up and the egg drops. What are some easy, inexpensive, effective ways to pad the bottom for a soft landing?

 

[Wyandottes7]

I use just wood shavings, and have never had a problem with cracked or damaged eggs. I have about a 3 inch layer in each nest box. Smaller shavings work better than larger ones, but I've used each type successfully (and usually use the larger shavings).

 

[chickencreek]

Wood shavings is the way to go its kinda like a natural memory foam. If they don't go in the nest for a few days it will lose its shape of the nest and they have to re make it