A 'Distraction' Nest Baby Doll is getting obsessive about making a new nest, but the chicks are definitely too young yet. Rather than disturb the nest itself (and the chicks), I put a new nest, complete with a liner and some loose nesting material, right beside the old one. It is doubtful that Baby Doll will decide to build in the new nestpan - but it should help distract her for the few days the chicks need before they fledge.

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