• Chicken sleeping in nest box : r/BackYardChickens

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• Is it normal for chickens to sleep in nesting boxes I have a roosting bar ...

  2024年12月7日 — Chickens naturally look for the highest spot to roost to protect themselves from predators. You make have to block the n...

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• Why Chickens Should Not Sleep in Nest Boxes – Talking Hens

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• Why Are My Chickens Sleeping in a Nest Box? - YouTube

  2025年4月2日 — they also usually sleep in groups for comfort. and protection. so if you notice hens are sleeping in the nest. box there ...

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• Why do chickens sleep in the nesting box? - Facebook

  2022年12月29日 — To keep chickens from sleeping in the nest boxes, there are several strategies you can try: 1. Add Perches: Chickens pr...

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• Do you let your hens sleep in their nesting boxes? - Facebook

  2025年8月26日 — Nope. That's how you end up with poop covered eggs. Chickens crap while they sleep. ... They are to roost. Above and awa...

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• A tip for when you find a chicken sleeping in a nesting box! Does it w ...

  2024年5月14日 — so I have a problem there's a lot of poop in this nesting. box aka a chicken is sleeping in that nesting. box let me sho...

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• Should I let my hens sleep in the nesting box? - Facebook

  2019年1月8日 — Eggs are always spotless, and the chooks are all happy and healthy. ... The biggest issue I have with hens sleeping in ne...

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• Why do chickens need roosts in their coop and not just nesting boxes to ...

  2019年4月7日 — Nesting boxes are for laying eggs, not sleeping. I assume it's a food safety thing. The more time a bird spends in a nest...

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• 7 Reasons Chickens Sleep in Their Nesting Boxes

  2022年1月5日 — Do your chickens sleep in their nesting box? Here are 7 reasons why this happens and how to stop this unwanted behavior.

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• How do I get my chickens to sleep on their roosts instead of in their nest boxes at night?

  2022年10月11日 — Chickens should sleep on roosts, not in nests. Sleeping in nests can lead to: * **Soil contamination** Chickens defecat...

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• How to Build the Perfect Nesting Boxes for Your Chickens

  2025年5月8日 — Nest Box Placement Nesting boxes need to be lower than your roosts. Chickens naturally want to sleep in the highest spot,

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• Understanding Chicken Roosting: Behavior, Proper Bars, and More

  2025年5月1日 — When setting up roosting bars in a chicken coop, you must consider the placement and orientation of the roosts. You want ...

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• Chicken Coop Design: Getting Nesting Boxes and Roosts Right

  2025年10月13日 — The most important placement rule is this: access nesting boxes must be lower than your lowest roosting bar. Chickens i...

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