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    Nest boxes - how high off the ground?

    Those cartoons we watched as kids, with a proud rooster protecting the flock, well that is a real depiction of their characters. They not only protect them but will give them survival tips. However, if a rooster is still immature, expect him to act as the adolescent that he is. Try to keep those...
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    Nest boxes - how high off the ground?

    When the chicks dry out enough and become quite mobile, they are like a cotton ball and weighing probably no more than 40 grams. Falling that height should not affect them, but you should be keeping an eye on them just in case they need assistance climbing over the front guard. Remember in...
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    Nest boxes - how high off the ground?

    Hi all, I'm new to BYC and loving it so far. Regarding the nest box placement, I would refrain from floor placement for two reasons; 1. the nest will take up space that is then wasted and can't be used by the birds for anything else, like scratching around etc, 2. underneath a floor box is the...
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