Kerbl Laying Nest Box

Kerbl Laying Nest Box. With its smooth surfaces, the easy-care laying nest prevents mites from nesting and can therefore be kept particularly hygienic and clean. It is also suitable for large chicken breeds and can be used for up to five animals.

• Clean and protected laying facility: the laying nest from Kerbl Hobby Farming offers hens a clean and protected place to lay their eggs. To increase your hens' comfort and well-being, you can provide the nest with suitable bedding.
• Easy cleaning and muck removal: the nest is easy to open with just one hand movement, allowing easy access for mucking out. The smooth surfaces prevent mites from nesting and make cleaning easier, so you can always keep the laying nest clean and hygienic.
• Easy access: the laying nest has a large opening to make it easier for the chickens to get in. This allows the chickens to get in and out easily and effortlessly.
• Suitable for large and heavy breeds of chicken: thanks to its robust construction and size, the laying nest is also suitable for large and heavy chicken breeds and offers enough space for them to lay their eggs comfortably.
• For up to 5 animals: the laying nest from Kerbl Hobby Farming can be used for up to 5 chickens. It is not suitable for wall mounting.

The chicken likes to lay eggs in a dim and sheltered place with a soft bottom. It has been studied that chickens are willing to put in a lot of effort to find pleasing place. Favorite laying nest is a box with walls and a roof and almost dark inside. The bottom has to be couple inches of litter. Straw or dry hay, for example, can be used. You can use the same bedding that you also use on the chicken coops floor. At least one nest per four chickens is required. In the wild, chickens lay their eggs at the ground, but they also get used to using higher nesting places.