Very soon my trained American game pullet (Sallie) will become a full fledged hen with a transition to broodiness shortly thereafter. I would like to have her and her brood available before and after work so she, eggs and bitties can be weighed on a regular basis. Sallie already stands on scale but taking her and entire brood into house as done now will be a pain. Scale for measuring requires electricity so front porch has all needed plus location where she roost already. Nest box will be provided at about 4 feet above ground on shelf tier immediately below roost. She and Eduardo (desired sire) should find it immediately. Soil and wheat straw will be provided for Sallie to create nest in and moderate changes in humidity.
Concern I have is providing cover from eyes of red-tail hawk yet allowing Sallie to bolt if a predator does come calling. While on nest she will be away from protection of group and vegetative cover. To compensate, I want to provide some form of camofluage. Sallie herself is cryptically colored almost like a red jungle fowl. Any ideas on coverings she can see through? I also want her to bring chicks back each night once they are air worthy which is another concern to be addressed later.
Concern I have is providing cover from eyes of red-tail hawk yet allowing Sallie to bolt if a predator does come calling. While on nest she will be away from protection of group and vegetative cover. To compensate, I want to provide some form of camofluage. Sallie herself is cryptically colored almost like a red jungle fowl. Any ideas on coverings she can see through? I also want her to bring chicks back each night once they are air worthy which is another concern to be addressed later.
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