Good news is it's not mites or lice, so in my coop I'd probably leave it alone as long as they weren't causing any noticeable issues. Not sure what they are though. Might be something that tagged along with the hay or any other bedding in use?Not sure if this photo helps
Yes, annual in 5, you can sprout it indoors just fine - most people are going to keep the home steady between high 60s and low 70s. You have a suitable south facing window? (I'm 8a - so annual here, too - but its an annual with a long season!)
Rosemary, Thanks for your input. Fortunately, there is not an infestation, but instead, something related to dampness. unfortunately, after rain, the nesting boxes do have some wetness along the inside edges. My girls are still not laying yet and I notice they are digging little nests on the coop floor. I have since put a basket in the coop laying on its side. Its ok If i have to open the coop door from the back to look for eggs. I have not seen them in the nest boxes at all in fact. I hope moving forward they will use them. well, you never know, maybe someone will use them but I hate that dampness along the edges and the little bugs that have appeared. I guess its just a waiting game. I would have wrapped the nest boxes in a tarp, but that seems counterproductive to their overall health with the tarp effecting fresh air or whatever. I dunno, I hope my lack of experience doesnt make for a bad habit of them just laying eggs randomly on the coop floor. Time will tell. Everyone is thriving in the meantime.
Rosemary, Thanks for your input. Fortunately, there is not an infestation, but instead, something related to dampness. unfortunately, after rain, the nesting boxes do have some wetness along the inside edges. My girls are still not laying yet and I notice they are digging little nests on the coop floor. I have since put a basket in the coop laying on its side. Its ok If i have to open the coop door from the back to look for eggs. I have not seen them in the nest boxes at all in fact. I hope moving forward they will use them. well, you never know, maybe someone will use them but I hate that dampness along the edges and the little bugs that have appeared. I guess its just a waiting game. I would have wrapped the nest boxes in a tarp, but that seems counterproductive to their overall health with the tarp effecting fresh air or whatever. I dunno, I hope my lack of experience doesnt make for a bad habit of them just laying eggs randomly on the coop floor. Time will tell. Everyone is thriving in the meantime.
not top opening. it opens in the front where u see larry's hands. moisture coming in on the sides.
Larry mentioned caulking things when its dry enough. i just hope everyone gets a place to lay an egg. i'm about to put a bunch of cardboard boxes in the coop! i did put a basket laying on its side in the coop, but who knows what they"ll do. I think they think the entire deep bedding floor is meant for their nest. whatever. Live and learn!
