Nest Felts

[Guest G.Drysdale + son]

I was told by a PB member to start using nest felts.I have mostly used tobacco stalks so i got nest felts yesterday is there any benefits from using one or the other,Thanks

[billt]

I think using felts is for the benefit of the fancier, stalks are for the benefit of the birds, especially the cock birds that enjoy nest building

[fletch]

with nest felts if a bird doesnt build a good nest you will have plenty of cushion for the ybs when they hatch

[billt]

Then why not both, felt for a base and stalks to keep the cocks happy and fit, if you were on open loft as I am you would never have a poorly made nest

[fletch]

Then why not both, felt for a base and stalks to keep the cocks happy and fit, if you were on open loft as I am you would never have a poorly made nest

 

 

i agree mate i have nest felts then tabacco stalks then i put some straw down then shaving on top, it really defeats the idea of the nest felt but thats what i done for years

[korhil2]

i use three ? , nest felt then shavings and then tobacco stalks for the cocks to carry , works fine ,

[ovy1255]

i find to keep nest bowls warm easy to clean and bird friendly [no sweating] i put shavings in the bowl then coconut nest felt then loads of straw added to the loft floor and topped up at regular intervals,even tho i breed early the young are in my opinion clean healthy and contented.[i always use clean straw]

[Guest BRYANBROCK]

i find to keep nest bowls warm easy to clean and bird friendly [no sweating] i put shavings in the bowl then coconut nest felt then loads of straw added to the loft floor and topped up at regular intervals,even tho i breed early the young are in my opinion clean healthy and contented.[i always use clean straw]

Dont you find that you get red mite with straw ??????

[ovy1255]

not at all i always use straw from pet shop not direct from farm never had any trouble .

[scottym7]

I use nest felts every year along with straw from the pet shops and never had any problems, what i do with the straw is put it a poly bag in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and if their was anything hiding away the micro kills it.

I do use stalks but not abig lover of it.

 

Scotty M

[Guest geordiejen]

good idea scot i never thought of putting stalks in the micro to kill any beasties lurking within.i could also put my pigeons in the micro to kill the lice save a fortune on one drop.

[Guest IB]

I use nest felts + pet shop straw. Birds still build using pine twigs they bring in from garden. The advantages for me are warmth and circulating air, and it gives the youngsters feet something to grip.

[boxer]

where do you find the cheapest for dandy nests and nest felts

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