Chook nesting boxes ideas

I found some very functional looking nesting boxes at Walmart today. They are “Your Zone toy stacking bins” for around $7! The dimensions are 16 1/4" x 15...

You might already have just the thing sitting around.

2 posts published by Jason during March 2019

If you are raising chickens for the purpose of having your own supply of eggs, then a nesting box is essential in your yard. Now while there are many stores where you can buy a nesting box, there is a better option for you... Repurpose to make your own nesting boxes! These DIY chicken nesting box ideas work just like the common, store-bought units. They all provide private and comfortable places for your laying hens. The only difference is that they are cheaper and better.

External Nest Boxes

Chicken Nesting Boxes: 13 Free DIY Plans and Instructions | Chickens And More

Well, it's spring and we've got 120 chickens laying eggs like it's going out of style.The little 8-hole nest b

The Backyard Farms on Instagram: "DIY Nesting Boxes Using Crates! If you are designing them for your chickens to actually lay eggs in them, I would recommend using wood shavings or the laying pads that are made out of hay. They seem to like laying on those more. I use the turf pads as shown in this video but only for the ground when they sleep to catch the poop during the night. What have you used to create nesting boxes? . YT: JerrasGarden #diy #farmlife #farming #homesteading…