Jul 12, 2010 #1 Adopted Chickenman Chirping 9 Years Joined Jul 12, 2010 Messages 79 Reaction score 0 Points 92 Location Rogers I have a quick question. Should the filler in the nesting boxes (I'm using pine shavings) be the same as on the floor of the coop? My girls just turned 16 weeks old and I would like to be ready for the delivery boxes. Any inputs?
I have a quick question. Should the filler in the nesting boxes (I'm using pine shavings) be the same as on the floor of the coop? My girls just turned 16 weeks old and I would like to be ready for the delivery boxes. Any inputs?
Jul 12, 2010 #2 The Chicken Lady Crowing Premium Feather Member 12 Years Joined Apr 21, 2008 Messages 16,151 Reaction score 181 Points 381 Location West Michigan I've seen people use either shavings or straw with equal success.
Jul 12, 2010 #3 gryeyes RIP 1952-2022 10 Years Loving Legacy Joined Sep 22, 2009 Messages 15,506 Reaction score 498 Points 358 Location My slice of heaven in Somerset, CA I use pine shavings for both, a nice thick layer.
Jul 12, 2010 #4 myblackf150 In the Brooder 9 Years Joined Apr 25, 2010 Messages 33 Reaction score 3 Points 34 Location Evington, VA I use Pine shavings for both with no issues! Eggs are always in the nest. JC