That is not the case here, mine are definitely way lower and they always sleep in my eggs are disgusting every day. I’m going to try this method and prayerfully it works.
That’s another reason why I use milk crates for their nest boxes that way I can just dump out the litter but I haven’t had that problem yet starting to though
There is a channel called Chicken Caravan and their nest boxes are automated using actuators. Mine will be as well. The design is a flap that slowly pushes any chickens out before night fall. Flap only comes down far enough just above any eggs that may have not rolled away. I see yours and couldn't help think, that with a few modifications to the roosting bars, you could actually automate the push out flaps. You will have to make the roosting bars pivot. Almost like an attic drop down ladder. The idea is that the rope that operates the push out flaps is tied also to the roosting bars. When most of the chickens come in to roost, their weight will lower the roosting bars and the push out flaps will nudge out any birds in the nest boxes. That way you will not need to come out to the coop and have to do it. I hope I described it well enough to make sense.
Two-by-fours work good too cuz chickens don't like to curl their toes like most other birds do they will do it but they would rather sleep flat that way went cold they can lay down and cover their feet
Flip narrow side of 2x4 roost narrow side up that will help or use 1.25 dowel rods they love to grab. But darken it more at night make them roost. Cover them sides and ends.
I wish this were the answer...my boxes are 6" off hte ground and I have roosting bars floor to height, my 11 hens still cram themselves (all 11) into 3 1x1 boxes unless I cover it up.
I put my nest box in the chicken tractor only 6 inches from the roof next to the perch. They are content to squese in there and feel secure while laying their egg but there is not enough height for them to comfortably roost on the edge.
Lower the box and set a roost on a pivot to swing up and block the boxes in the night and swing down to be a roost in front of the boxes duing the day.
riza nodos that's a tough one. Hard to break their bad habits unless you can put a roost that's a bit higher next to the AC. It might like a higher spot. But not hard to fly up to.
You are too funny! Since I don't cut wood or not a handyman (woman), I just put a thin plywood board I had laying around that was large enough to cover the two openings, and propped a long brick against it. So Every night I'll go out there and put it up and take it down in the morning until they are trained. Should take only a couple weeks max. My girls are about 4 months old.
I have the same but by my it are the laying hens that like to sleep in the egg boxes for the night . Its a pain to close the egg boxes and open them again before the laying time. So yes it works to open and close them but its still a pain . And one day you forget to open them 😂
Of course raising or lowering door does not mean the chicken will leave the box. Plus, chickens who need to lay in the middle of the night will just do so on the ground.
They aren't using your roosting bars because you have made them too wide. They need to be able to grip round the bar with their feet, not have to sit with their feet flat on the bar.
It was funny when your measuring the chickens looks like you're getting ready to make their coffins. I'm not being mean but I thought of that was kind of cute Undertaker business I guess
Keep their nesting boxes lower than their roosts. They will almost always look for a high place to roost at night.
That is not the case here, mine are definitely way lower and they always sleep in my eggs are disgusting every day. I’m going to try this method and prayerfully it works.
Mine don’t. I have to block them out
Not mine, boxes are lower and they love it
Measuring the chickens made me laugh... thanks!
Had to make sure lol
The dry humor with the tape measure and saw is hilarious man
Thanks! I've been told I'm weird so I use it to my advantage lol.
Make your roost out in something about 1-1/2 round instead of flat surface. Chicken,s like to be able to grasp what they roost on.
That’s another reason why I use milk crates for their nest boxes that way I can just dump out the litter but I haven’t had that problem yet starting to though
There is a channel called Chicken Caravan and their nest boxes are automated using actuators. Mine will be as well. The design is a flap that slowly pushes any chickens out before night fall. Flap only comes down far enough just above any eggs that may have not rolled away. I see yours and couldn't help think, that with a few modifications to the roosting bars, you could actually automate the push out flaps. You will have to make the roosting bars pivot. Almost like an attic drop down ladder. The idea is that the rope that operates the push out flaps is tied also to the roosting bars. When most of the chickens come in to roost, their weight will lower the roosting bars and the push out flaps will nudge out any birds in the nest boxes. That way you will not need to come out to the coop and have to do it. I hope I described it well enough to make sense.
Yes! I'd love to get that sophisticated one day. That's cool.
I"ve heard that the round natural tree branches are easier for them and better for their feet, not too big though.
KA17 yea I saw that somewhere and added some to the other end of the coop. They do like it.
Two-by-fours work good too cuz chickens don't like to curl their toes like most other birds do they will do it but they would rather sleep flat that way went cold they can lay down and cover their feet
Flip narrow side of 2x4 roost narrow side up that will help or use 1.25 dowel rods they love to grab. But darken it more at night make them roost. Cover them sides and ends.
Boxes are to high. Chickens roost high, put the boxes closer to the floor.
I wish this were the answer...my boxes are 6" off hte ground and I have roosting bars floor to height, my 11 hens still cram themselves (all 11) into 3 1x1 boxes unless I cover it up.
Mine are low and some kf them do that
I put my nest box in the chicken tractor only 6 inches from the roof next to the perch. They are content to squese in there and feel secure while laying their egg but there is not enough height for them to comfortably roost on the edge.
Hans Quistorff that makes sense.
Lower the box and set a roost on a pivot to swing up and block the boxes in the night and swing down to be a roost in front of the boxes duing the day.
Yea, that's a lot simpler than my contraption.
How can i stop the chicken frim sleeping on the air conditioner and pooping all over it
riza nodos that's a tough one. Hard to break their bad habits unless you can put a roost that's a bit higher next to the AC. It might like a higher spot. But not hard to fly up to.
Chikin Town thank you
Board with screws in it point side up...
plastic corrugated roofing (like ones used for roof in this vid) and attached at an angle so it looks like a tall roof.
The chicken looks totally confused seeing that opening covered LOL!!
Yes they are creatures of habit for sure.
You are too funny! Since I don't cut wood or not a handyman (woman), I just put a thin plywood board I had laying around that was large enough to cover the two openings, and propped a long brick against it. So Every night I'll go out there and put it up and take it down in the morning until they are trained. Should take only a couple weeks max. My girls are about 4 months old.
Great idea! Work with what you have. I tend to over do stuff lol.
I have the same but by my it are the laying hens that like to sleep in the egg boxes for the night . Its a pain to close the egg boxes and open them again before the laying time. So yes it works to open and close them but its still a pain . And one day you forget to open them 😂
Put your nesting boxes outside the coop. You still have to clean them with the set-up you've got.
Yes you're right, I'm thinking of doing a renovation and doing just that. Nothing I seem to do is 100% mess free.
Lower the nesting box. It’s to high
Well ,did it work?
Yes it did and after a while they stopped trying to sleep in the boxes so it don't have to close it anymore.
Perhaps a kitty little scoop instead of the putty knife to scoop the poop?
Nesting boxes are to high,
Hahahah, very funny video!..I have the same problem and I will try something like that..thank you!
Thank you! Good luck.
nice vid man, like the humor !
Of course raising or lowering door does not mean the chicken will leave the box. Plus, chickens who need to lay in the middle of the night will just do so on the ground.
They aren't using your roosting bars because you have made them too wide. They need to be able to grip round the bar with their feet, not have to sit with their feet flat on the bar.
The problem was your roost. Because it had different elevations the younger birds went to the nesting boxes.
Yep.
Blooming genius!!!! Great job!
D. McDaniel Thanks!
I liked your video, it's so funny ;)
It was funny when your measuring the chickens looks like you're getting ready to make their coffins. I'm not being mean but I thought of that was kind of cute Undertaker business I guess
Thanks for the video .I’m having the same problem with my chickens gonna try and do something like this 👍
It's working pretty well so far.
Don't give them a chance to nest at a level higher or equal height as the roosting ladders- they'll prefer the taller spot for safety.
Great invention! You should give it a name. Something like boor or coor or foor or goor...you get the idea.
59acres Thanks! Or Roost Away Or Hen B Gone!
Ohhhhhh I know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! call it a DOOR!!!!!!.......I'll want a percentage for coming up with that thanks.
59acres lol, deal!
Nice coop!
Thank you!
Allow me to suggest you watch Swedish Homestead on TH-cam. He built a slick nesting box that keeps the eggs clean and is way easy to clean.
Michael McCotter thanks I'll check it out!
oh yes...still warm😥🤗😗
Good job 😆👌👍
Thank you!
Your nesting box needs to be MUCH lower. It needs to be lower than the roosts
Ha ha ha. ...... your so funny. ...IV subscribed. .. from Sri Lanka
Mali Dabare thank you! Hope you enjoy.
Lower your nesting box just above the ground.
Make it wooden with the help of the woodglut instructions.
Good job, i like it. Thanks for yuor video.
You're welcome!
Thanks
you are so funny 😀😀
Abdelaziz G Thanks! It's easy to find things funny while I learn! I laugh at myself daily...
Chikin Town
keep on💪💪💪
Too much light.
Lol so funny love it
Thank you!
You should wear a mask 😷
david bowen I know you're right. I do when I do a big cleaning. I'm probably gonna die from some weird chicken mung.
Lol
That it funny vic thank
Thanks!
Smart man 👍
Boxes lower than the roost and round roost would of saved u a lot of cash
Your so dramatic no Offense
I've been told I'm a big demented child lol. Thanks for watching.