Nesting Bowls?

[jBabychickn]

Hi friends!!
I’ve seen pics online somewhere of nesting materials woven into bowls; they look like plain, brown Easter baskets without the handles… Anyone know where to purchase these or something similar?

All I found are these disposable cardboard platforms that are concave in shape, but they look like a large, heavy-duty paper bowl. Thats not what I’m looking for tho… I’m wanting the taller bowl/basket that would provide some extra structure and privacy inside the nesting boxes; therefore, making it more “bird nest-like”. — If that makes any sense!

Our Babies are just now 6mos old and haven’t come into Lay yet. I’m aware that it’s quite possible they may not Lay until we begin to get longer daylight hours again, but I wanted to be prepared as we haven’t had any nesting areas in the Coop thus far.

We have a double nesting box from Harris Farms mounted in the coop. (8 hens) I was thinking the nesting bowls would be more appealing. I do have Straw in there now, I’ve added their favorite smelling herbs and they have ceramic eggs in there too to help give them the “hint”!

I attached a Coop-cam snapshot. It’s not the best resolution out there; but, you can see OK enough to know what type of nesting boxes I’m using — Any advice out there or Know where the Heck those Nesting Bowls are for purchase? …

 

[RoyalChick]

Something like this?

They have those on Amazon as 'nest box liners' - they seem quite expensive. I use dishwashing bowls as they are easy to clean if I get a mess (eg a broken egg).

 

[jBabychickn]

Something like this?
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They have those on Amazon as 'nest box liners' - they seem quite expensive. I use dishwashing bowls as they are easy to clean if I get a mess (eg a broken egg).

Could you provide a Pic of the specific type of bowls you like to use? — I saw that material too on Amazon and thought the same thing: Expensive, and would likely get destroyed & soiled easily too…

 

[RoyalChick]

I use these or maybe a prior version of these. Rubbermaid dishpan. The pictures below are from the Walmart website.
I also use small cat litter trays which work just as well but have a lower lip.
Later I can get a picture for you in the coop if that would help.

I just fill them with bedding and everyone seems very happy with them.

 

[jBabychickn]

I use these or maybe a prior version of these. Rubbermaid dishpan. The pictures below are from the Walmart website.
I also use small cat litter trays which work just as well but have a lower lip.
Later I can get a picture for you in the coop if that would help.
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I just fill them with bedding and everyone seems very happy with them.

Very cool! - And, yes please!! I’d love a coop pic! Thanks so much

 

[RogerChicken]

That sounds like a 'banneton' or 'proofing basket' that is used by bakers, which are sometimes round.

 

[jBabychickn]

That sounds like a 'banneton' or 'proofing basket' that is used by bakers, which are sometimes round.

Hey thanks! These are the most similar yet!!! — I did find the old pic showing what I’m speaking of tho… I’ll post it!

 

[jBabychickn]

Here’s a pic of what I’m trying to find if anyone knows about them…???

 

[TwistedTayy]

I think those are coconut coir basket liners for handing baskets (for plants) they come in a whole bunch of sizes and you can usually find them easily at garden supply places or lowes/Home Depot. Or Amazon of course lol

Edit: here’s a link for an example

COSYLAND 2PCS 14 inch Round Coco Liners for Hanging Basket Coconut Fiber Planter Replacement Liner for Garden Flower Pot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CKH2ZLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_74TCF5QXW5QEWET2BN7A

 

[jBabychickn]

I think those are coconut coir basket liners for handing baskets (for plants) they come in a whole bunch of sizes and you can usually find them easily at garden supply places or lowes/Home Depot. Or Amazon of course lol

Edit: here’s a link for an example

COSYLAND 2PCS 14 inch Round Coco Liners for Hanging Basket Coconut Fiber Planter Replacement Liner for Garden Flower Pot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CKH2ZLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_74TCF5QXW5QEWET2BN7A

Holy cow! - You are AMAZING!
I could Kiss you! Ha!

How funny; just seems so obvious to me now… Duh!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!