Nesting is a normal behavior in dogs. When they lived in the wild, dogs scratched and pawed at the ground to remove sticks, rocks, and other things that might get in the way of a good night's sleep. It's probably not necessary for pups today that sleep on pillows and piles of blankets, but some dogs can't help it — it's in their DNA! Is your dog genetically predisposed to nesting? Wisdom Panel's pioneering Behaviors feature tests for traits that identify your pup's likelihood of developing this

25K views · 400 reactions | Nope, it’s not to make hens comfortable, nor to address scratching behavior. Nesting material should protect eggs from breakage, keep eggs clean, and facilitate nest box cleaning. It doesn’t work if the hens scratch the nesting material out of the way. Nest pads I use: https://amzn.to/2Ug5sSu (affiliate link)    #backyardchickens #petchickens #chickens #chickenkeeping #chickenyard | The Chicken Chick | Facebook