Nesting Boxes

You need nest boxes for your chicken coop but how many, what type of bedding and where do you put them? I'll help you decided exactly what you need in the perfect nest box.

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This set of five DIY nesting boxes for chicken coop is the perfect complement to the DIY Chicken Coop that I shared with free plans!

DIY chicken nests can be as simple or creative as you choose them to be. And truly, anyone can make them. A DIY chicken nest is creative and can save money.

Chicken nest boxes don't have to be expensive ...try these easy and inexpensive DIY nest boxes that can be put in place in minutes.

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…

Have a barrier on your nest boxes, to prevent bedding from being scratched/kicked out. Now another question.. What are you using for bedding in your nest...

Most chicken coops are plagued by cracked eggs and soiled nests- solve both problems by installing soft astroturf nesting liners that provide a soft surface for eggs while mimicking a natural chicken nest. Preventing Broken Eggs in your Nesting Boxes: When chatting up the benefits of keeping chickens, few people mention the battle to

The chooks are happy! - by Rebecca Lowrey Boyd

I built a coop for my chickens (8 birds) that is about 40 square feet. I then built some nest boxes, and they take up a lot of room in the coop. I have...