Colin8 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 I am thinking about using nest felts this year,I haven't had them before,any advantage/disadvantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymac Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Be careful where you buy them from, some felts are poorly made and come apart quite easily in the nestbowl and the loose fabric can get tangled easily on the birds feet or worse still is being tangled around the neck of the young in the nest causing strangulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Burgess Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 i stopped using them when the price rose . just get a natural nesting material , they will be fine . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanarkshire lad Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 I am thinking about using nest felts this year,I haven't had them before,any advantage/disadvantages.I once bought some good quality black ones they lasted for years I put them in the washing machine at the end of each season they came out perfect but I’ve not come across them again as I said they were of a very good quality and kept there shape even after a good few washes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDCHEQHEN Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 I prefer to use nest felts - we have some old birds that don't make very good nests, and if you have clay nest bowls - the nest felt provides a cushion for the eggs to guard against breakages for the poorer nest builders, it also gives the youngsters something to grip on to and are less likely to have splayed legs if single reared I just use the coconut nest felts and discard after each round using clean bowls and new nest feltsAt 30p a nest felt - They're not worth ruining a washing machine for...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter swanston Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 I have used them for years with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 I always found it safest to pass a bit of tie-wire (very thin galvanised wire used for gardening etc) though the centre and then through the holes in the nest pan and twist the ends tight. This stops the felt from sliding when birds get on/off the nest as I had a few smashed eggs before I started doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter swanston Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 You are never too old to learn that's a good tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flying fifer Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Being an avid recycler and penny pincher, I have used carpet underlay for years. A couple of bits of double sided tape keeps it firmly in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin8 Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Thanks for your comments folks I think I shall give them a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy bhoys Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 I always found it safest to pass a bit of tie-wire (very thin galvanised wire used for gardening etc) though the centre and then through the holes in the nest pan and twist the ends tight. This stops the felt from sliding when birds get on/off the nest as I had a few smashed eggs before I started doing this.are your nest pans plastic ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neila Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 I am thinking about using nest felts this year,I haven't had them before,any advantage/disadvantages. I use the brown felts from pallets or pj lofts like the other post I don't like the ones with thread in them I stick a bit of silicone in the bottom or the bowl to stop it moving as they can slide at times not often but it does happen I like them and use them every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbar Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 apart from easy cleaning.what's the benifits of wrapping the bowls in newspaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 apart from easy cleaning.what's the benifits of wrapping the bowls in newspaper? This time of year, heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlands Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 You are never too old to learn that's a good tipI use double sided tape Walter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymac Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 apart from easy cleaning.what's the benifits of wrapping the bowls in newspaper?I soak the papers in Jeyes fluid which makes it easier to wrap the bowl and keep mite away from the nest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber Posted January 30, 2019 Report Share Posted January 30, 2019 are your nest pans plastic ??? No, I was talking about clay nest pans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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