Some nest advice that I got here

[Mrs. K]

Today, I am cleaning up after a hatch, (two little chicks running around in the outside world just like it was not 53 degrees out) and getting ready for winter.

When cleaning out the nests, I was reminded how much I like this hack. Line your nests with cardboard, then bedding. If there is a wreck in there such as a broken egg, you can just lift the whole thing out. I read it here years ago, cannot remember who to give credit too, but well worth sharing again.

I am ready for winter. Gave the coop a broom-ing out, fresh hay there, cleaned out the nests. Set up the sun porch in the run (repurposed shower doors) and another wind shelter. Added hay to the run too. I don't cover the run floor, just pile it in areas. The chickens scratch it around, and I pile it back up so I can flip it on top of snow after a storm. Makes great mulch for the garden come spring.

Mrs K

 

[aart]

Not sure where I got the idea, but I use pieces of vinyl(scraps from coop flooring) cut to fit bottom of wooden nests. Have an extra one ready to go at any time.
Makes a HUGE difference when broken eggs happen, much easier to clean than wood.

 

[Mrs. K]

Vinyl would be nice if you have it. Anything that you can just pull the whole works out, makes it quick and easy.

 

[Folly's place]

I use empty feed bags, also good. We once had pieces of old very dense foam sheeting, which also worked well. Not cleanable though, and cardboard or feed bags are disposable, so better choices.
Chickens can make such a mess!
Mary

 

[Aunt Angus]

I use empty feed bags, also good. We once had pieces of old very dense foam sheeting, which also worked well. Not cleanable though, and cardboard or feed bags are disposable, so better choices.
Chickens can make such a mess!
Mary

I like this idea since I have so dang many of them.

 

[Folly's place]

And we can recycle cardboard, but the feed bags, not so much. I toss them into recycling, but they might not actually fit any of their categories at the recycling center.
Mary

 

[ForensicNurse]

Vinyl would be nice if you have it. Anything that you can just pull the whole works out, makes it quick and easy.

Plastic shelf lining!

 

[Mrs. K]

I have a chest freezer, so I use empty feed bags to sort my meat, hamburger goes in one, steaks in another, chicken in one. They are light weight, take up no room, and strong.

Mrs K

 

[aart]

I toss them into recycling, but they might not actually fit any of their categories at the recycling center.

tsktsktsk....that can cause the whole load to go to the landfill.

 

[Folly's place]

Didn't know that! They are paper so maybe okay?! And where I recycle, no sorting is necessary, the company does it all.
Mary