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[Chiaka]

I used pine needles,shredded pine yet my chickens scattered them all over the coop,I want the eggs cushioned and clean

 

[Egger Anna]

You should consider getting nesting pads. I’ve been using them for a while, and while chickens naturally dig into and spread the material to suit their needs, you can add straw on top for extra insulation.


Nesting Pads on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nesting+...ng+pads+for+chickens,aps,186&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

 

[Ridgerunner]

What do your nests look like? Photos would be fantastic.

People use hay, straw, wood chips, wood flakes, Spanish moss, leaves, rags, carpet, sand, and who knows what else. I don't see anything wrong with pine needles or shredded pine bark. I suspect the real problem is that your lip around the nest is so low they can easily scratch it out when preparing the nest to lay. That's why a photo might help.

 

[Chiaka]

You should consider getting nesting pads. I’ve been using them for a while, and while chickens naturally dig into and spread the material to suit their needs, you can add straw on top for extra insulation.


Nesting Pads on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nesting+pads+for+chickens&crid=322ENX29V13H7&sprefix=nesting+pads+for+chickens,aps,186&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Thanks for responding with good feedback

 

[neo71665]

I use artificial turf. When they poop or break an egg on it I can just hose it off.

 

[Mother of Chaos]

I used pine needles,shredded pine yet my chickens scattered them all over the coop,I want the eggs cushioned and clean

I use hemp (see photo.) One bag isn't cheap, but I'm only about 2/3 of the way through a bag, starting from last June, so I'm on track for costs of ~25/year. It stays very clean, and it cushions the eggs nicely. If it ever does get poop or anything in it, a cat litter sifter will do the trick, or just flicking it out with the point of a trowel.

A quick google check shows it available at TSC, Chewy (free shipping over a certain price), Walmart, and others.