Different types of hay to put into a chicken nest?

[asianchicken]

I was wondering about the alternatives that I can use other then hay for my chickens and doves where they can lay their eggs. I just want to have something soft but easily accessible.

 

[BWKatz]

U can use pine straw or a piece of outdoor carpet.

 

[J.Pryce]

I cut carpet squares to size & use them in my nest boxes. After a month or 2 depending on how dirty it gets, I replace it with another square.

 

[Gallo del Cielo]

I use pine shavings that I get from my local feed store. The chickens seem to like them and bag lasts me several months.

 

[Dixiedoodle]

I also use pine shavings.. It works great UNLESS you have a new pullet who decides she needs to scratch ever pc. out before she lays her eggs..... It took her three weeks to stop..lol

 

[OkChickens]

I use straw! My current layers (EE's and White Leghorns love it! I offered a few boxes of pine shavings and they Never went in there! Straw works great and is easy to clean! All I do is pull out the few pieces of poopy straw every few days!

-Nate

 

[patandchickens]

I use the same shavings that I use for my floor litter (clean, obviously

); with a sufficient lip on the nestbox it works just fine, and when nestbox bedding gets a bit pooey I just "promote" it to the floor.

But you can use practically anything. Shredded paper, straw (chopped or whole), very well-dried long-staple grass, dried leaves, whatever.

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[jomom13]

Hi, new with chickens. Just want to know what type of hey is good for silkies and mini's. But, not real costly. I only have 1 silkie and 2 mini's. Thank You.

 

[chickenlickin8]

I use hay as well. Works nicely and keeps the eggs clean.