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post #11 of 37
1/30/09 at 7:33am

I am glad to find the pictures again.  I need to modify the boxes I made.  I have quite a few egg eaters now...GRRRR. barnie

I hate to cull them. I would have to start all over pretty much. 
I think if the eggs roll out of reach it will help.

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post #12 of 37
1/30/09 at 4:25pm

THANK YOU for posting those pictures!

We're right now in the design-and-OOPS-changed-my-mind-again phase of building our coop:lol:  I'm trying to get the most room & most efficient use of all my space (will be narrow but long with a loft space - 16'x4') and I've been trying to figure out how to do the nest boxes - these are beautiful!

If it wouldn't be too much trouble, I'd like to see the plans for these, too. I don't think I'll be changing my mind on THIS bit, and my teen age sons can get busy right away with building them while their father and I work on the coop itself.

If I PM you my email address, can I be added to the list of those hopefully receiving plans?

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post #13 of 37
1/30/09 at 5:32pm

Wow! Those are really nice! thumbsup
Would you ever consider building and selling a couple?

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3 hens - Zelandia(Australorp), Butter(Delaware), Lavender(EE bantam) 1 Pullet - Pixie (Silkie)
RIP Honey
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post #14 of 37
1/30/09 at 5:38pm

OOOOOOOOOOh I like!!!

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post #15 of 37
1/30/09 at 6:01pm

oh my gosh that is the best looking nest box I have ever seen!  I would love to see a picture of your coop.  I don't think my husband is going to like having to build all new nest boxes but my girls can't live without that!

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post #16 of 37
1/30/09 at 6:06pm
  • Opa
  • Opa-wan Chickenobi
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Originally Posted by katylester 

oh my gosh that is the best looking nest box I have ever seen!  I would love to see a picture of your coop.  I don't think my husband is going to like having to build all new nest boxes but my girls can't live without that!


I try to oblige
[img]http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/10233_coop4.jpg[/img]

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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 #17 of 37
2/1/09 at 9:08pm

I was surprised when I saw your nesting boxes. All I could say is great minds think alike. I actually designed and built mine without ever seeing yours. I'm glad I didn't see them sooner or I would still be trying to make them as fine. The main thing I wanted I have acomplished. I can gather the eggs from outside the coup. Now if I could just finish the coup instead of working on gadgets like a through the wall feeder and waterer, the poor birds might have a proper roof.

Take a look at my nesting boxes on my web site and try to believe we both had similar ideas rather than me copying your design. Whatever you think, believe me when i say your's are a finely finished version and I admire your detail. I am going to add a roost before I install them.

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It's always a fun day with my Googly Eye Girls.  Movies at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjXYxml3wV0
My entry for coop design:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=17397

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post #18 of 37
2/2/09 at 1:03am
  • Opa
  • Opa-wan Chickenobi

I was very impressed with your nest box.  I'll be watching for pictures of your coop when it's complete.  I just recently built a 3 wide 2 high rollout nest box for one of my coops.  It also mounts thru the wall but requires no doors since it is accessed from a service area in the coop.

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 #19 of 37
2/28/09 at 12:34pm

I can not find the photos from opa's original post... I just see the URL and even when I cut and past all I see is a page stating that the pages I want can not be found. I am very interested in this type of nest box.  Any help greatly appreciated smile


Edited by Joy Cluck - 2/28/09 at 12:37pm
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post #20 of 37
2/28/09 at 7:45pm

Would also like to see. Thanks.

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Six hens named after our grandmothers and mothers: two Rhode Island Reds...Ruth and Doff, two Plymouth Rocks...Mayme and Hester2, two Barred Rocks...Nancy and Edna.
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