Onagadori nest boxes

[CatWhisperer]

I have some 5 month old long tail birds that I will soon need to provide nest boxes for. A couple of the pullets have semi-lengthy tail feathers. What type of nest box do others use to accommodate this?

 

[aart]

Interesting, I have never seen this question raised.
My first thought was, big ones.
Are the tails stiff or floppy/flowing?
What is your goal for keeping these birds...if showing it might be more important.

Did a quick search, might find some tips browsing thru these threads:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/search/81951400/?q=Onagadori&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1

 

[CatWhisperer]

This is a 5 month old pullet

 

[Ridgerunner]

A pullet has that kind of tail! Not a cockerel! Wow!!! That is impressive!

I don't have a good answer for you. I see some potential problems. My thoughts would be something like a milk crate filled really full of bedding set up so the tail could hang out if they set sideways to the wall, but I can see some problems with that. Certainly an open topped nest. Or maybe do they nest on the ground? No real nest or a nest only a few inches high?

You might check with the APA and see if you can find a club that specializes in long-tailed birds. Or maybe Google a specific breed club. If you do get an answer I'd appreciate some feedback on this thread. It is an interesting practical problem.

http://amerpoultryassn.com/


Good luck!

 

[CatWhisperer]

A pullet has that kind of tail! Not a cockerel! Wow!!! That is impressive!

I don't have a good answer for you. I see some potential problems. My thoughts would be something like a milk crate filled really full of bedding set up so the tail could hang out if they set sideways to the wall, but I can see some problems with that. Certainly an open topped nest. Or maybe do they nest on the ground? No real nest or a nest only a few inches high?

You might check with the APA and see if you can find a club that specializes in long-tailed birds. Or maybe Google a specific breed club. If you do get an answer I'd appreciate some feedback on this thread. It is an interesting practical problem.

http://amerpoultryassn.com/


Good luck!

Thank you