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    new flock - soft shells, not using nest boxes

    Well thank you all for the replies. The flock seems to be doing much better, only a few soft shells, using the boxes and not appearing ill. I'm getting a routine and more relaxed too. Yes I am selling eggs. I am in partnership with the land owners - and they will take any I can't sell as...
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    new flock - soft shells, not using nest boxes

    thanks for the advice - the previous owner is bringing me a bag of oyster shell - and the eggs are looking much better- I'm more relaxed - I just panicked when I saw so many eggs with soft shells - they are starting to use the boxes too - they've actually settled in quite quickly....
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    new flock - soft shells, not using nest boxes

    Hi - I live in BC, Canada at 3,600'. The owner of my property just set me up with his old flock - 100 Rhode Island Reds laying hens approx 18 months old. He also supplied new metal/plastic nesting boxes so I can collect from back. The hens came yesterday. They laid everywhere (except the...
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    new to Kuhr nesting boxes

    Thanks!! www.kuhlcorp.com
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    Hello from 3600' elevation, British Columbia

    We are building a new coop that will contain a flock of Rhode Island Reds (75-90). We will be supplying eggs locally and to a partner in a neighbouring community. This will be an adventure. The coop will have an automatic (heated) watering system, and Kuhr rolldown nesting boxes, both of...
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    new to Kuhr nesting boxes

    Hi - We are building a new coop and have Kuhr rollout nesting boxes. The nests are plastic and I woud like to know if I should add bedding such as hay or if I need to purchase special pads? Also the flock is coming from a very different setup - Any suggestions on getting them to use the new...
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    New flock, first eggs and the roll out nester.

    Hi - I'm new to this website. I'm also new to the Kuhl nesting boxes. My husband has assembled them but the nest is plastic. Do I add hay to this? Any other recommendations you might have (after 5yrs -lol). Thanks-
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