I see many recommendations give access to open nest boxes only as the pullets get near to laying. What is the reasoning behind this?
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Because you want them to roost where they're supposed to not sleep in the nest boxes, and they will also poo in them which just makes for unnecessary cleaningI see many recommendations give access to open nest boxes only as the pullets get near to laying. What is the reasoning behind this?
Then decide how much I mind the extra cleaning if they spend time in the nests during the day. (They are 3 months old)