tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post5027755137856987704..comments2023-10-05T11:31:21.762-04:00Comments on Animal Instinct: Nest Box Traffic Jam ~ Janishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10637404142608576162noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-84404240897949177852014-01-28T07:35:24.963-05:002014-01-28T07:35:24.963-05:00Those hens are hilarious...
And that quiche looks...Those hens are hilarious...<br /><br />And that quiche looks sooooo delicious!<br /><br />Thanks for linking to the letter "H".<br /><br />A+Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-80631631763263827262014-01-18T18:21:35.580-05:002014-01-18T18:21:35.580-05:00What a cute story...lining up for their turn in th...What a cute story...lining up for their turn in the crate! Love it! Visiting from LOBS!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03390594619083013119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-9053014328578238922014-01-13T15:40:10.184-05:002014-01-13T15:40:10.184-05:00Ur chickinz are pretty! :)Ur chickinz are pretty! :)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712710601861189554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-51393387211289957392014-01-11T21:57:10.217-05:002014-01-11T21:57:10.217-05:00You share such fun things from about your chickens...You share such fun things from about your chickens. all those chickens in the same crate made me giggle. Thank you so much for helping to make the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop so much fun Hugs!Katherines Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490354550754091626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-3069258024023608122014-01-10T20:28:23.902-05:002014-01-10T20:28:23.902-05:00OMGosh that quiche looks delish!!!!!OMGosh that quiche looks delish!!!!!fredamanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445217103291725907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-7001359587772514052014-01-10T19:41:42.540-05:002014-01-10T19:41:42.540-05:00Aren't chickens funny little creatures? I hav...Aren't chickens funny little creatures? I have three nesting boxes and they all want to occupy the same one....even though the boxes are identical.<br /><br />I love watching them. :)Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161905717646343288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-7388131760237322592014-01-10T07:51:24.577-05:002014-01-10T07:51:24.577-05:00We had two high plastic boxes, like the one you sh...We had two high plastic boxes, like the one you show, none on the ground. We also had a long beam between them, extending to the sides of the hen house, long enough for all the hens to roost at night. Two boxes seemed to be enough for 7 hens. We had a small hole in either end for them to walk in and out, with a cloth door hanging down to keep out breezes, since the hen house was a chicken wire coop in the yard, exposed, and closed box tops so I don't think they could have been on top of each other like yours. I never remember a line-up like you show. That's hilarious!Granny-Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11839672013793941394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-15705870235446105682014-01-10T07:34:38.122-05:002014-01-10T07:34:38.122-05:00MAGIC box! I hope you do find another and that it ...MAGIC box! I hope you do find another and that it turns out to be just as popular!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-32645248071011596772014-01-10T00:10:29.439-05:002014-01-10T00:10:29.439-05:00You got me smiling with this story of impatient he...You got me smiling with this story of impatient hens! Since I've never kept chickens, I feel I don't know enough to make any prediction. But I'll sure will follow the next episode:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-76478534655669195192014-01-09T22:41:38.490-05:002014-01-09T22:41:38.490-05:00This is one of the most remarkable posts that I ha...This is one of the most remarkable posts that I have read (and I have read thousands). The hens reactions to the new box is just hilarious. <br /><br />Thank you for making my day.Yogi♪♪♪https://www.blogger.com/profile/00411274031147372579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-4821219033564985182014-01-09T19:03:06.345-05:002014-01-09T19:03:06.345-05:00What a lovely bunch of chickens! So pretty too :)
...What a lovely bunch of chickens! So pretty too :)<br />Just like us,asking for treats! heehee<br />Purrs Georgia and Julie,<br />Treasure,JJ<br />and Angels Tiger and Tillie<br /><br />Thank you for your kind thoughts and purrs<br />when our Tiger crossed the Bridge.<br />She was a sweet kitty .<br />Mickey's Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327653720965629172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-51267041984032475362014-01-09T13:26:18.848-05:002014-01-09T13:26:18.848-05:00That is certainly cold...
I love your cute hen st...That is certainly cold...<br /><br />I love your cute hen story, we had chickens when I was young and it brings back some great memories...Rocky Mountain Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873112978518614362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-67882751721168199262014-01-09T12:53:58.569-05:002014-01-09T12:53:58.569-05:00When the two in line were *egging on* (ha!) the on...When the two in line were *egging on* (ha!) the one in the box, I was laughing out loud! That is all just too funny! You'd better get a couple of high-risers while you're at it :)<br />And when they all gathered on your porch... what a bunch of silly hens! They must know where the treats are! Not sure if I'd tell them that the fruit of their *labor* (I just can't help myself) wound up in your quiche!!<br />Thanks for the laugh today!!<br />SarahBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14055028254076342358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-48145498068320956712014-01-09T08:46:09.769-05:002014-01-09T08:46:09.769-05:00I think I like your chich stories as much as I enj...I think I like your chich stories as much as I enjoyed your bovine tales. Our ladies have quit laying. We haven't had eggs for weeks and weeks. They are going on 3 years and probably should go to the soup pot, but I don't think we will do that. Perhaps milk crate would help or a new place to nest. For 8 hens, we have 3 nesting boxes. What do you think?annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668006270534204954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-24425153114861867102014-01-09T04:09:59.528-05:002014-01-09T04:09:59.528-05:00Wow! Laying eggs is quite the ordeal! It has got t...Wow! Laying eggs is quite the ordeal! It has got to be difficult to take care of those animals in this weather (not that farm life is ever easy). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-66147604383569703192014-01-09T02:40:47.198-05:002014-01-09T02:40:47.198-05:00I am so glad I found you on WW!! Your flock is go...I am so glad I found you on WW!! Your flock is gorgeous and I am glad they are doing well with the very cold temps up there. Stay safe and warm :)OhMyShihTzuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11017775681110079793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-55735787924863232112014-01-08T23:18:56.097-05:002014-01-08T23:18:56.097-05:00Wonderful story! We have 5 nesting boxes and ever...Wonderful story! We have 5 nesting boxes and every day there are squabbles. I love their stubbornness!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916032708167723702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-71660246612263321182014-01-08T21:13:55.748-05:002014-01-08T21:13:55.748-05:00Can you imagine the pressure when all those ladies...Can you imagine the pressure when all those ladies are giving you the stink eye?? We have a standard metal nest box with 6 nests but the hens still line up for 1 or 2 of the favorite places. I honestly don't know how they tell the nests apart but while I am milking there are always lots of angry chicken sounds form the ladies in line!! Stevie @ruffledfeathersandspilledmilk.comStevie Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12401078922208820775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-7232990197956208552014-01-08T09:47:03.651-05:002014-01-08T09:47:03.651-05:00My hens all seem to be a little scared of heights ...My hens all seem to be a little scared of heights so they have two large covered litter boxes at ground level. I have two boxes for 5 hens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-45232335676966007782014-01-08T06:14:11.922-05:002014-01-08T06:14:11.922-05:00Janis,
For the number of hens you have you sho...Janis,<br /><br /> For the number of hens you have you should have more. Here's nest box info. Providing exactly what they need does mean much higher egg production.<br /><br /> First and foremost, hens need to not be able to see out, and no one to see into the nest box. This alone will improve production.<br /><br /> Next, a minimum of 1 box for 2 hens.<br /><br /> Third size counts. Basic size: 12” wide x 15” long and 13” deep.<br /><br /> Fourth: height from floor counts. They should be 17 - 19" from the floor. If this height causes access problems, build a sturdy ladder.<br /><br /> Fifth: Siting counts. Situate the nests in a dark area away from the general activity of the chicken house. <br /><br /> Sixth: Plan easy egg pickup.<br /><br />When building nests, putting an 8” hallway in front of the nests, like bedrooms off a hall, and having an access opening at one or both ends, will satisfy the hide-a-way instinct. It also, if kept bedded, will mean cleaner eggs.<br /><br />Here's photos of our nestboxes. If I could have, I would have sited the ladder at one end. But in this place, it would have blocked either the chicken door or the people door, so it went into the middle.<br /><br />http://www.bonzos-pics.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=5418<br /><br />Use the arrows to look at more photos of the boxes. There are some back, and some forward.Pam R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10198244361708075844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-472517767321037892014-01-08T00:51:02.903-05:002014-01-08T00:51:02.903-05:00LOL So funny! I guess you will definitely need m...LOL So funny! I guess you will definitely need more boxes like that one!Rose Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180873324576064516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-1062124688846388712014-01-07T23:20:34.335-05:002014-01-07T23:20:34.335-05:00Lol love the chooks the millefleur one is beautifu...Lol love the chooks the millefleur one is beautiful. They are very entertaining , isnt it funny how they all like to lay in the one box .Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04956302484387429985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-61508620080664068732014-01-07T21:55:53.351-05:002014-01-07T21:55:53.351-05:00What a beautiful quiche, so light and fluffy...I h...What a beautiful quiche, so light and fluffy...I have four nest boxes about two feet off the floor, my flock now consists of 12 hens and one rooster...egg production has increased...How can you determine if a hen is deaf? just curious...My flock appears to be handling the cold weather...warm water...feed block...and a recently added heat lamp...I know there are assorted feelings on heat lamps, but it works for us...stay warm...Dog Trot Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613054262731973539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-52440532140376518942014-01-07T18:17:33.334-05:002014-01-07T18:17:33.334-05:00haha...this is sort of like waiting for a guy to g...haha...this is sort of like waiting for a guy to get out of the bathroom!jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7588065594023489285.post-22770850798495162572014-01-07T17:37:03.899-05:002014-01-07T17:37:03.899-05:00I love the nest-box pile-up! Hilarious! We have fi...I love the nest-box pile-up! Hilarious! We have five nest boxes. Four are all in one wooden unit my hubby built; another is an old apple crate attached to the wall. Lately it seems like everyone has been using the same box. I find a nice pile of eggs in the old apple crate each day.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.com