Nest box ideas for chickens

In the world of keeping chickens, the importance of providing chickens with comfortable and secure nesting boxes cannot be overstated. As the demand for affordable solutions continues to grow, people are exploring creative and practical alternatives to traditional designs. From repurposing old furniture to utilizing unconventional materials like milk crates or plastic storage bins, there are numerous options available to suit different needs and preferences. Additionally, the incorporation…

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.

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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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...

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...

The chooks are happy! - by Rebecca Lowrey Boyd

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.