{"product_id":"nest-pads","title":"Nest Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelect your nest pad size: Small (17\" x 12\"), Medium (24\" x 12\"), Medium Extended (36\" x 12\"), Large (47\" x 12\"), or Extra Large (69\" x 12\").\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: x-large; color: red;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: x-large; color: red;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders typically ship within 1 to 3 business days after they are received. During peak periods (spring time), shipping may be delayed.  During these times and if we are experiencing delays, the amount of shipping delay will be clearly displayed on the applicable product pages.  \u003cstrong\u003eNest pad only orders \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecurrently shipping within 3 to 7 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne nest pad is included in the purchase of each nest box.  Order extras to have spares for easy cleaning.  \u003cspan\u003eThis removable brown nest pad is made of polyethylene resins in a grass-like configuration.  These pads are easy to clean and do not provide a home for bacteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eHow to clean your nest pad -  Place the dirty pads in a tub of detergent water for a few hours then brush, clean, rinse and return them to the nest after they are completely dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Prepare your Hens \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe want you to have the best success possible with our nest pads. Birds are sensitive creatures, and they may need some help getting used to the genuine product. Here are some tips for rearing your hens: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003ePullets need to get used to nest pads before going in to nest\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf pullets are raised outside, they will be used to grass. This means the new feeling of the nest pad will take some getting used to. Put the nest pads outside with the hens so they can get familiar with them before being put into the house. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso check the color and lighting of the environment the pullets were raised in. It helps if the houses mimic the conditions the pullets were raised in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow pads to get to house-temperature. You should make your nests as receptive as possible to attract even the timid pullets; put nest pads in nest prior to replacement of pullets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eNests should be in the house and ready for use when the flock is housed\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is very important for the nests to be in the house before the pullets arrive. This is so the pullets can get used to the nesting material right away. This will increase the hens’ use of the nests and therefore, decrease the number of floor eggs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCleaning Nest Pads is Critical \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eNest pads should be cleaned periodically\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 3 weeks into production, take the pads out of the nests and shake all the dirt, dust and droppings. Place the pads back in the nests and the hens will continue to use them as intended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDO NOT ALLOW THE PADS TO ACCUMULATE EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DIRT AND DROPPINGS. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs pads fill with dirt and droppings due to normal use, take them from the nests and shake or tap them against the slats, then return them to the nests. You may wish to do a few each day or week; or go through the entire house and shake them all. (This also will promote fewer contaminated eggs.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDURING YOUR PERIODIC INSPECTIONS we suggest you carry a few clean pads with you and exchange them with pads soiled from broken eggs or droppings. Place the dirty pads in a tub of detergent water for a few hours then brush, clean, rinse and return them to the nest after they are completely dry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eRodent Control is critical for proper maintenance of the pad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgg residue and droppings attract rodents. Their eating habits can and will destroy the pads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lrVQ6kXceO8?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bestnestbox.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (17\" x 12\")","offer_id":47357186768985,"sku":"PADS","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (24\" x 12\")","offer_id":47357186801753,"sku":"PADM","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Extended (36\" x 12\")","offer_id":47357186834521,"sku":"PADME","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (47\" x 12\")","offer_id":47357186867289,"sku":"PADL","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large (69\" x 12\")","offer_id":47357186900057,"sku":"PADXL","price":28.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/7352\/products\/largenestpadsannotated.jpg?v=1749739004","url":"https:\/\/bestnestbox.com\/products\/nest-pads","provider":"bestnestbox.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}