Looking for an honest chicken nesting pads review? We sent our Chicken Nesting Pads with Organic Herbs to Dalia from Welcome to Chickenlandia for an unboxing, first impressions, and real-world installation.
In the two videos below, Dalia opens the pads, prepares her nest boxes, and installs the pads in her own coop. That makes this more than a product overview: it shows the setup process in a working backyard flock environment.
What the Chickenlandia Review Shows
The first video captures the live unboxing and Dalia’s initial reaction. The second follows the practical side of the job as she cleans the boxes and places the pads. Together, the clips let you see the product before and during installation.
- The size, thickness, and construction of the pads during unboxing
- How the pads sit inside real wooden nest boxes
- The basic cleanup and installation process
- A backyard chicken educator’s first impressions
A demonstration can be especially useful when you are comparing a formed pad with loose nesting material. It shows how much preparation the box requires and whether the finished setup matches the way you prefer to maintain your coop.
Choosing and Using Chicken Nesting Pads
Nesting material should give hens a clean, cushioned place to lay while making routine inspection manageable for the keeper. A fitted pad creates a removable surface under the eggs and helps keep the nesting material together instead of allowing loose bedding to scatter as easily.
Before ordering, measure the inside floor of each nest box and compare those dimensions with the pad. Place the pad flat, make sure it does not block the entrance, and watch the hens during the first several days. Some birds accept a new surface immediately, while others may need a little time to investigate it.
Nesting pads still require regular care. Collect eggs frequently, remove droppings or broken-egg residue promptly, and replace any pad that stays damp, becomes heavily soiled, or no longer lies securely in the box. A pad supports good nest-box management, but it does not replace routine cleaning.
For a broader explanation of materials, comfort, cleaning, and fit, read our guide to nest pads for nest boxes. You can also view the Chicken Nesting Pads with Organic Herbs demonstrated in this review.
Watch the Chicken Nesting Pads Review
Start with this excerpt from the original YouTube Live unboxing:
Then watch Dalia clean the nest boxes and install the pads for the first time:
What to Check After Installation
After installing a nesting pad, check the box during normal egg collection. Confirm that the pad remains flat, the hens can enter comfortably, and eggs are not rolling against a hard edge. Also check beneath the pad for hidden moisture or debris.
- Make sure the pad fits without curling at the entrance.
- Remove wet or heavily soiled material instead of covering it.
- Watch for hens scratching the pad out of position.
- Keep the box dry and continue collecting eggs at least daily.
These simple checks will tell you whether the pad works well with your particular box design and flock. The best nesting setup is the one that remains dry, stable, and easy for you to inspect.
More From Welcome to Chickenlandia
If you enjoy practical backyard chicken education, visit Welcome to Chickenlandia for more of Dalia’s videos and flock-care resources.




