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Quote: Hopefully, if it is a 45 degree angle. But it won't prevent them from sleeping IN the nests. Nothing wrong with putting the nest boxes in now, but I would staple some cardboard over the entrance to the nest, or some similar temporary fix, to keep them out for a couple of months.

Oh, height and size.... Height: higher than nest boxes. Depends on coop style. If it is a walkin, about 30" to 36" off floor. They need about 8" to 10" of roost space each. If they are young, you can wait til closer to laying time to put in the nest boxes. If you put them in while they are...

Untreated 2x4's, mounted flat side up. Chickens don't really like to hang on, as hanging onto a branch, they prefer to rest on their feet. Also, in winter, this prevents toes from getting frostbitten.