Roll Out Nest Boxes Are Good Poultry Buy

Roll Out Nest Boxes Are Good Poultry Buy LIVESTOCK Feeding Equipment Of all the upgrades Kelsey Keener made for his farm’s poultry egg production installing roll-out nest boxes has been the most beneficial and appreciated “Roll out boxes are amazing It’s a huge timesaver for gathering eggs and the eggs stay clean ” says Keener one of the owners of Sequatchie Cove Farm in Tennessee He purchased 30 units large reversible size from Best Nest Box made from heavy gauge U S steel for durability www bestnestbox com; ph 330-558-1120 The nesting area is lined with material designed by AstroTurf® and eggs that are laid drop into a gently sloped screen-bottom tray so debris can fall through Keener mounted the boxes on the outside of his six portable coops for his 2 500 hens “You just lift up the covering and can gather eggs quickly ” he says Because they no longer have to reach under mean broody hens his children don’t mind gathering eggs There’s also less labor keeping the boxes clean Instead of having to replace bedding if the mats get dirty they can be pulled out and power washed Keener purchased extra mats to use while others are being cleaned “Everything about it is more sanitary and cleaner ” Keener says “It’s by far the best investment we’ve made currently $275/box The boxes just make our life easier and save time ” That’s important for sustainability on the diversified farm that grows produce and fruits with organic and biodynamic practices and pasture-raised beef pork and chicken in addition to egg production Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Sequatchie Cove Farm 320 Dixon Cove Rd Sequatchie Tenn 37374 ph 423-802-0516; kelsey@sequatchiecovefarm com; www sequatchiecovefarm com

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