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poop in nest boxes

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Jaygood787, Jan 3, 2011.

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  1. Jan 3, 2011 #1
    Jaygood787

    Jaygood787 In the Brooder

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    some of my hens perch on the edge of there nest box at night. Which leads to them getting nasty.. I have an idea that the openings to the boxes are a little big 14x14 .
    I think the perch has enough room on it. The perch is square , maby it would help to make it a tree branch? Any ideas:cool:
     
  2. Jan 3, 2011 #2
    maizey

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    make sure your roosts are higher than the nest boxes.. they will want to perch on the highest thing they can
     
  3. Jan 3, 2011 #3
    sens-5

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    mine do the same i will put the roost higher as well thanks for the info maizey
     
  4. Jan 3, 2011 #4
    Chickengal505

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    my three youngest and their sissy roo sleep IN the nest boxes...
     
  5. Jan 3, 2011 #5
    Chicken.Lytle

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    My flock did this once due to an error on my part.

    Make sure the roost:
    * is higher than the nest box
    * has easy access via ramp or lower perch or ground
    * is free of drafts
     
  6. Jan 3, 2011 #6
    certifiedchef

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    I have had this same issue, except our box is an exterior mount so maybe they are being lazy and hanging in the nest box and pooping?
     

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