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post #151 of 215
12/7/11 at 10:18am
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  • Opa
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I'm glad that this thread has been so helpful to so many people.

When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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post #152 of 215
12/25/11 at 5:10pm

Thank you, Opa, for your excellent plans and all the others who have posted their success stories.  This will make a huge difference in how I build my coop and nest boxes.  I will be building the 6 box model and, like Opa, will have them on an interior wall so I can collect eggs from the storage room. Your experience and wise advice may help me avoid having to deal with egg eaters.

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post #153 of 215
12/25/11 at 7:53pm

I wanted to post a photo of the 6 hole nest box that I made following Opa's plans. I pick my eggs up from the isle way between pens. I love this nest box, and my girls started useing it the 1st day they were in the coop. I did put some bedding in for the 1st few days, but don't think I would have needed to. Thanks for the great plans Opa.
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post #154 of 215
1/28/12 at 5:16am
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  • Opa-wan Chickenobi

I bumped this so that I can find it and try and add it to my page

When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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post #155 of 215
1/30/12 at 8:59pm

opa i was wondering if i could get the 3 hole plans if possible if not the 2 hole i would greatly appreciate them they are so nice.

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post #156 of 215
1/30/12 at 9:04pm

This will be going on my round tuit list.

 

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post #157 of 215
1/31/12 at 8:35pm

Now my neck hurts because I had to read all the posts.  I think I'm going to try and make one of these with it lower part coming out to the front.  I have an idea but it will take me a couple of months to do it. When I get it done I'll put pics up. 

 

Thanks so much for the idea.  

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post #158 of 215
2/1/12 at 4:04am
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Originally Posted by smarquis86 View Post

opa i was wondering if i could get the 3 hole plans if possible if not the 2 hole i would greatly appreciate them they are so nice.


Just make half of the the six hole design.

 

When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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post #159 of 215
2/2/12 at 3:27pm

thank you

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post #160 of 215
3/7/12 at 6:36pm

I tried simulating this using the nesting pads like you have above and then placing them on top of a board at different angles.  I find that if the egg is lengthwise (perpendicular) to the slope at almost any angle, it doesn't roll.  Have you had this problem in the real world?

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