Nest Pads

A clean nest box is one your hens keep using. These excelsior pads soak up droppings and odors, so the box stays fresher between cleanings, and the soft layer cushions eggs to help prevent rolling and cracking.

Each pad is 9 in x 12 in and fits most nest boxes. Separate one from the sheet, fluff it to fit, and you have a fresh layer in a minute. Keep the paper backing attached as you set it in place.

Excelsior is shredded wood fiber, so the pads feel soft under a hen. Keep a few on hand, and a fresh nest is always ready when the next egg is due.

Highlights

• Absorbs droppings and odors
• Cushions eggs to help prevent rolling and cracking
• Fits most nest boxes
• Excelsior construction
• Easy to separate and fluff

Why excelsior works in a nest box

Nest boxes get dirty fast. Droppings and moisture collect on the bottom, and a fresh layer on top gives hens a clean, dry place to settle. Excelsior takes up the mess, so you swap the top layer instead of pulling out all the bedding.

Cushioning matters too. A soft layer under each egg keeps it from rolling around and cracking against the box, which helps reduce breakage.

Pads suit backyard flocks, from a few hens in a single box to a row of boxes in a bigger setup. One pad for each box is a simple routine that's easy to keep up with on a busy week.

At a glance

How to prepare and swap a pad

1. Separate a single pad from the sheet.
2. Fluff it to fit your nest box, and keep the paper backing attached.
3. Set it in the box where the hens are already choosing to lay.

When a pad gets soiled, lift it out and replace it with a fresh one.

Good to know

• Check the nest boxes every day and refresh any pad that's soiled.
• Scrape the droppings boards before you add a fresh pad, so the new layer starts clean.
• Keep a few spare pads on hand so you can freshen a box without a trip to the store.
• Pair the pads with a regular coop cleaning, so the boxes stay tidy and in use.

About Happy Hen Treats

Happy Hen Treats makes a range of treats and coop goods for backyard chickens. Each formula is built around the personality of a particular bird, from the shy, affectionate chick to the bold strutting hen.

Cautions

California Residence Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including wood dust, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Stock a few now so a fresh nest box is always ready.