They have mass production setups there too, chutes and rollers that collect the eggs as soon as they're laid. You're working too, fren, no need to clean the coop daily... We replaced the straw box mats with a soft astroturf and it's easy to shake off the stuff they bring in... Very little dirty and poop, but when one is mucky, we let it dry and lightly sand it with mild abrasive.
I'm noticing that with the hotter weather, that seen to be laying mostly in the astroturf boxes than the few that still have straw; I'll make sure there is a straw option come winter and see if they switch back. If they do, maybe we'll make it a seasonal thing.
Yvw... And if you have any suggestions to encourage broody, I'll take them! We're trying to get chicks in and get adopted by hens without them getting trampled lol
They have mass production setups there too, chutes and rollers that collect the eggs as soon as they're laid. You're working too, fren, no need to clean the coop daily... We replaced the straw box mats with a soft astroturf and it's easy to shake off the stuff they bring in... Very little dirty and poop, but when one is mucky, we let it dry and lightly sand it with mild abrasive.
thanks for the info! I'll check out the astroturf.
I'm noticing that with the hotter weather, that seen to be laying mostly in the astroturf boxes than the few that still have straw; I'll make sure there is a straw option come winter and see if they switch back. If they do, maybe we'll make it a seasonal thing.
Yvw... And if you have any suggestions to encourage broody, I'll take them! We're trying to get chicks in and get adopted by hens without them getting trampled lol