Muscovy nest box

[junglarium]

Hi,

Wouldd anyone know what type of nest box would be better for muscovies and if straw would be a good choice of bedding for the nest.

Thanks.

Luc

 

[zazouse]

Hi,

Wouldd anyone know what type of nest box would be better for muscovies and if straw would be a good choice of bedding for the nest.

Thanks.

Luc

THey like to nest in dark places and will make a nest of anything they can find then they will line the nest with their down.

I have one scovey girl that has taken to nesting in my laying buckets so i leaned a peice of plywood over the front so she could have some move privacy and not attack everything that got to close

 

[learycow]

Muscovies like safe-feeling places. I had one hen that made a nest under my chicken nest boxes, but in the corner of my coop.
I also took a 15 gallon barrel, cut the end off one side, and put down hay/straw. I had 2 nest in there at the same time.
I also had one make a nest in my hay barn. I cut the side off of a cardboard box and placed it over her (so I wouldn't accidentally step on her nest). She didn't seem to mind and hatched 22 ducklings

So yes, I think straw or hay is the best bedding. It is a great insulator and easy for them to bury their eggs in and keep them warm. Plus it helps to keep the eggs clean which keeps the nest clean as well.

 

[magicboy]

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