Some of my pullets are using the nesting box as a toilet. Is this normal? and more importantly, how can I stop it? :'(
They may be sleeping in the nest at night. I've had some to do that. I would have to be there when they went to roost and make sure they didn't get in the nests. It took about a week to break them.
if there is adequate roosting space higher than the nest boxes, it is not normally a problem. If that is not the case you may have to cover those next boxes at night until they get used to using the roosts.
Thanks Max & Mike. I definitely see the problem now.