nest boxes and lighting

[RonB]

I have four nest boxes 18" off the ground (roosts are 2' to 5') each box is 12"w X 14"d the sides are 18" high but open at the top. should I put a top on them?

I was going to put a light in the coop for the winter to create more daylight. However after reading that some of you don't, to give your girls some rest. I am reconsidering it. I don't know why my girls need rest they haven't done anything yet but eat, sleep,and poop. since I got them

If I do put a light in, where should it go? in the center of the coop, over the roost, or over the nest box?

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

I would put a top on them.

As for light, thats debate that will never end.

Its a matter of personal choice as to weather to add light or not.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

If you have a light, I'd put it in the center, and have it on a timer to come on early in the morning

 

[hplowe]

is the light for LIGHT or heat? if it is for light, I may rip apart some of those solar driveway lights andinstall those

 

[RonB]

rebelcowboysnb
I did put a top on, glad I did now. I put a roost above it. Thanks

Bear foot
I was thinking in the center too,but wanted to see what others thought. It will be for light,but want an outlet just in case I need heat

Thanks

 

[JValera]

Hi,

I will have ( Barred Rocks , Black Australop , Bluff Orlington , Silver Laced and Red Sex Link )

I would like to know, if can I put this nestling boxes .. 18 inch to the ground ( floor ) ??

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# 1 ..... Model BB10 .... nest size 10 " high by 14 " wide

thank you so much .

--Jorge