Self-Serve Peanut returns frequently to the wire rack near her nest which holds the nesting material. Using something like this rack works very well, and the hens seem to enjoy it - it seems they like having to pull the nesting material free. Perhaps it makes them feel more like they are 'harvesting' their own nesting material? Whatever the reason, being able to pull and tug at the fibres seems to satisfy a basic instinct for them. (Some people use these racks to serve greens outside of breeding season.)

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