Plastic Nesting Box

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Pros: Easy to clean, and The Girls love it!

We were originally going to build our own boxes, but as we neared the end of our coop build, we decided we'd had enough hammering for one lifetime.  Went to Del's and bought 2 of these, and I'm really glad I did.  They're easy to clean, the sloped roof keeps the birds from roosting/pooping on it, and all the chickens have been happy to use it.  I was afraid my Girls would be too big to use it, but even my brahma fits in nicely.  I'm cheap by nature, and I built my coop with lots of reclaimed/repurposed items, but I'm really glad I dropped money on these nest boxes.

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Pros: clean and easy for the girls to use

Cons: my dog has still found a way to get the eggs out!

I really love this box, it's just what we needed be be able to attach it to the back porch.  We have three roaming leghorns that insisted on laying by the dogs' lixit and it became a competition to see who could get the eggs (or for us to remember when it was laying time!).  We were about to order that plastic-bucket-to-a-nesting-box-thing when we came across this.  It was just what we really wanted and installed so easy.  The girls took right to it and now the eggs no longer are being laid on muddy ground.  The only problem is our egg thief has discovered his big head still fits in the opening and snatches the eggs if we don't get them first.  But most importantly the girls love it and are comfortable in it!  And if I'd just quit being lazy and reposition it higher I probably wouldn't have a problem with the dog getting the eggs ;).

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Pros: I didn't have to build it!

Cons: Perch is too close.

I knew I wasn't going to build nest boxes, and I don't like the cheapy plywood box TSC sells for $10.

I wish the landing bar were further away from the box. I had to put them down low so the girls could jump in. They tried flying up, but couldn't maneuver it. I am also not sure about going broody in the box. Of course, I would give a hen a Queen sized bed if I thought she would prefer it.

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Pros: easy to pull from the wall to clean

Cons: wish it had an egg tray

I like the box, its easy to clean,.  I installed with hex head screws with a flared washer attached.  Just pull up and out to remove and clean.  The top is sloped so no birds will roost on top of it. 

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Pros: simple to use, the girls love them, well made with thick plastic, good price for what you get

Cons: none

it is well made with thick plastic. the girls love them and i love them too. its easy to take off the wall and clean. it is well worth the price. it holds the shavings in fairly well. it has a drain at the back so any liquid that gets in it for any reason will drain. me and my girls love these nest boxes!

Plastic Nesting Box
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High density polyethylene that is easy to clean and will not rust, rot, or corrode. Ventilation holes for fresh air. Sloped roof prevents roosting. Easy to mount and remove for cleaning. Space saving modular layout - can mount vertically or side by side. Perch gives hens a place to land before entering the nest. Raised panel in front keeps bedding and eggs from being pushed out.

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