Nest Pads for Nest Boxes
A nest pad offers comfort for chickens, providing the comfort of bedding with other features such as moisture wicking and lice protection. Whether you are using traditional nest pads or excelsior nest pads, improving the comfort of your nesting boxes is vital for the health and well-being of your hens.
Enhance the comfort of the nesting boxes in your hen house with our line of high-quality nest pads made of soft, cozy material for hens to snuggle into while laying and incubating eggs. These nesting pads come in various materials, such as turf grass, faux hay/straw, and plastic.
Depending on their material and manufacturer, their size allows them to easily fit into a nest box cubby space:
- 11" x 11"
- 12" x 12"
- 13" x 13"
How Nesting Pads Benefit a Nesting Box
Besides providing a soft, cozy spot for a hen to sit during the long process of laying and hatching eggs, excelsior nesting pads also stave off lice and draw moisture from chicken droppings away from the eggs.
The pad sieves the droppings through, and they fall onto the brown kraft paper below the pad, offering a sanitary nesting surface. This means when you come to retrieve eggs, you experience a cleaner environment since the eggs don’t have leavings on them.
Make Cleaning the Nest Box Easier
Turf and plastic nest pads offer a quick cleaning method. Simply pull them out of the box, hose them off, and place them back in the nest box. That’s how quickly they clean up.
Traditionally designed plastic nest pads not only offer lice resistance but also resist insect infestation, rot, mildew, and fungal growth, helping you improve the healthiness of your flock.
For a naturally moisture-absorbing option, consider using excelsior poultry pads or excelsior nesting pads.
Additional Benefits
Incorporating organic lemon balm into your nest boxes can enhance the overall environment for your hens by providing a natural, pleasant scent while also repelling insects. Pairing organic balm with high-quality chicken nesting pads, such as excelsior nesting pads, ensures your hens have a comfortable and healthy space to lay their eggs.