pair taking more then one nest box

[Nkloft]

I actually thinkging of adding another level but for now i thought i would keep those till they have eggs and hatch then i'll add another level because i'm afraid i'll add another level and then some pairs take over more then one nest box.

[mncanary]

Sometimes I've solved this problem by putting some hay in an empty nest bowl, making a nest for the birds rather than having them make it. The hen gets interested in the ready-set nest and the male seems to accept that. Then that pair isn't trying to claim so many nest boxes.

It doesn't always work but the idea is another bit of information that might help. I've learned some new tricks from this thread, too.

I like the idea of the nest boxes made of crates, turned sideways. The 'turned sideways' part is clever.

Males with nest boxes are sort of like gold-rush miners--they frantically try to claim everything.

Dave

[Nkloft]

Originally Posted by mncanary

Sometimes I've solved this problem by putting some hay in an empty nest bowl, making a nest for the birds rather than having them make it. The hen gets interested in the ready-set nest and the male seems to accept that. Then that pair isn't trying to claim so many nest boxes.

It doesn't always work but the idea is another bit of information that might help. I've learned some new tricks from this thread, too.

I like the idea of the nest boxes made of crates, turned sideways. The 'turned sideways' part is clever.

Males with nest boxes are sort of like gold-rush miners--they frantically try to claim everything.

Dave

I actually was thinking of a way to put the nest boxes i kept looking online for people who used milk crate and was trying to see how they had them, I finally came across a video on youtube he had them this way so i copyed him lol.

[NZ Pigeon]

I wonder if having the open areas facing each other with double the amount of crates but a smaller gap between each one, That way they have two nest bowls to guard and still have their own wee compartment. Also it should not take up to much more room than now. I like the idea earlier about covering the backs with something so they are not so see through.

[Nkloft]

I'll try to find something to cover the back of each crate to give them more privacy i actully do it tom.

[Jay3]

Originally Posted by NZ Pigeon

I wonder if having the open areas facing each other with double the amount of crates but a smaller gap between each one, That way they have two nest bowls to guard and still have their own wee compartment. Also it should not take up to much more room than now. I like the idea earlier about covering the backs with something so they are not so see through.

This is a wonderful idea! You really should consider it. I never thought of that, but it would be a good way to give each pair the room they need, and it should keep the males happy that they have 2 boxes. It really wouldn't take up all that much space. NZ Pigeon, I'm impressed with the way you think....................outside the box, so to speak! LOL.

[Nkloft]

I'll try that tom i hope that would slove the problem. and it will make each level for two pairs with two nest boxes facing each other. Thanks everyone for the great advises.