Moll. 1,770 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Where should i place the nest pans in the aviary, in the house bit or outside (under a solid roof) Would it be a good idea to put one in and one out so they can make their own mind up? I am going to put them out soon for them to get used to them. What kind of nesting material should i scatter, and when, for them to use...i presume they will build their own nests in the pans? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogsbollocks58 36 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 YES SOME IN SOME OUT DRYED HAY OR SOME STUFF OUT OF A OLD BED MATTRESS OLD COCONUT FIBER THERE ALL SORTS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 the more nest pans you can put up the better,it gives them more choice,just put nest felt in em and plenty nest material hung around the aviary,you can buy bags of nest material for a couple o quid and itl last you ages,its a mixture of sisal,horse hair,wool etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks, that's great. When should i put the nest material out? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
para1 11 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks, that's great. When should i put the nest material out? Still a bit early yet mate, put your nest pans and nesting material out when you see the hens carrying, there's not enough daylight hours just yet.P1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tuzo 251 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'd agree with you there matey.......wait til next month Moll Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thank you 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
francolin 449 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 moll,seen some mine with material in beak last few days but as been said wait till next month good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted February 17, 2011 Report Share Posted February 17, 2011 Moll....dry grass and moss...they are rather partial to deer fur to line the nest with... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
francolin 449 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 forgot to say old time bird men, even older than me used to tell us pair up birds valentines day , glad i didnt we got good cover of snow last night Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thank you lads. Ill get some grass and moss in now to dry out, keep some of the next roe fur. Would hanging it around the aviary do? Don't want to put it on the ground for the hens to mess up. Is there any special diet if/when i get chicks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welshdragon 6 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thank you lads. Ill get some grass and moss in now to dry out, keep some of the next roe fur. Would hanging it around the aviary do? Don't want to put it on the ground for the hens to mess up. Is there any special diet if/when i get chicks. Hi Moll after you dryout the grass and moss give it a spray with Duramitex . Just to kill anything that's in it a week before the egg's start to hatch start to give the cock;s and hen's some egg food. atb best W.D ps what canary's you got .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks WD. I've a mucky mixture to be honest... Gloster Corona cock, Fife cock, red factor (not sure of sex) Irish fancy hen yellow with variegated patches cock....not sure what type but he has sang his little heart out all through the winter. So possibly 3 or 4 cocks with 1 or 2 hens...all housed together. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Moll, give the moss a bit of a dip in water after the duramitex as the hens will find it easier to manipulate... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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