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Sleeping in nesting boxes

18K views 29 replies 15 participants last post by  piglett 
#1 ·
My chickens all sleep in the nest boxes at night. I didn't know they were not supposed to do this. I assumed they are warmer that way. They roost plenty on all the things I have for them during the day, but at night they settle in (sometimes four in a box - I have three boxes - six chickens). Is this a bad idea?

They are 26 weeks and also not laying currently. I live in Oregon and the nights are getting longer and temps dropping.
 
#27 ·
Explain "nasty"... Or I'm sorry, let's "discuss" this please.. Were you referring to me? Or to the person who asked a question and got a reply and didn't like the advice she got?
after reading all posts i don't see anything wrong with the answers that were given to the Op. not looking to stir the pot but i would rather be a little blunt & deliver the needed infomation than have someones hens start falling over dead : (
maybe we can all have a group hug now?
 
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