Nesting question

dom1980

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Hi - how often should you change the best material ? My new chickens are pooping all over the best daily and making a total mess - should it be changed often ? Thanks from a newbie
 
How old are your chickens? And where are your nest boxes positioned? If the nest boxes are higher than the roosts or at the same level they will roost in the nests instead of on the roosting bars.

If they are still very young it's also normal for them to prefer snuggling in a nest box. Mine are about 8 weeks old and there are still a few who aren't roosting properly. I just go in every evening and put them on the roost if they're sleeping in the nest. If you do that for a few nights they'll get the idea.
 
Thanks - I m not sure of the age but they are quite young ... I will try blocking off the nesting area as they are roosting on the nest area as described ,
 

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