Is this box ok for a nesting box or rest area?

[Ducksandchickens]

ok so we frequently get these boxes and I want to put them to good use. Can I put them in my coop with hay? Or can I put it in my duck run with hay? I will frequently switch the boxes out so they don’t get soggy and gross. I thought it was a good idea but you chicken experts may think other wise!

If you think my idea was bad does anyone have ideas what to do with the boxes other then burning them? Poultry related or something else?

Also sorry if I put this in the wrong forum. I felt like it was the best place since it has to do with coops

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

I think it will work out for maybe a week or two depending on how many chickens/ducks you have and the weather.

 

[Jayecookie]

As long as they don’t get wet to often, you can use them for nesting box or dust bath

 

[Ducksandchickens]

As long as they don’t get wet to often, you can use them for nesting box or dust bath

We get those boxes often and so I will change them. Any ideas on how often I should change them?

 

[Ducksandchickens]

I think it will work out for maybe a week or two depending on how many chickens/ducks you have and the weather.

My chickens and ducks are separate from each other and I have two of each (I know that’s not a lot but we’ve had many predator problems and lost some)

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

My chickens and ducks are separate from each other and I have two of each (I know that’s not a lot but we’ve had many predator problems and lost some)

Oh I’m so sorry to hear that you lost them

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Oh I’m so sorry to hear that you lost them

Thanks. We have a lot of hawks around here and we free range so...

 

[Ducksandchickens]

So those boxes will work? Just want to clarify

 

[MINDANAO DAVE]

I am thinking the boxes would be fine to use as for me I would find a old piece of wood and lay it inside on the bottom on top of the cardboard and I think it would last a bit longer.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

I am thinking the boxes would be fine to use as for me I would find a old piece of wood and lay it inside on the bottom on top of the cardboard and I think it would last a bit longer.

That’s a good idea