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chickens
« on: January 14, 2012, 17:17 »
hi everyone just now jioned the forum
I hope its okay to ask about chickens , my son has had chicken for about 2 years and only
this week the chickens have started to break the eggs, can any one  suggest something to help
thanks. GLENWIL

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Re: chickens
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2012, 17:30 »
Think this is a hard habit to break.  You might need to get nest box that has a roll away facility for the eggs.  That way they can't get at them.

Here is a couple of examples, but there are loads of others on the market or even ones you can make yourself.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rollaway-Nest-Box-Insert-/230464685307?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Poultry&hash=item35a8c404fb

www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/ChickBox_Rollaway_Nest_Box.html
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Re: chickens
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2012, 17:38 »
here are some simple instructions on how to make one:-

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=16490.0
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