Oct 01
The Nest Box
The nest box should be wooden and have a partition in the middle to keep the eggs from rolling too much. It should be large; this is stressed for two reasons :
- Both birds incubate the eggs and spend hours together in the box. They need room to move freely and turn the eggs.
- The nest box will act as “nursery” for the chicks until they are old enough to leave it.
The box should have a 32 inch hole in the center and a perch outside to make access easier. In fact, everything should be done to make the nest box convenient and easily accessible. The female is especially cautious at this time. (more…)
