Cat Litter Boxes as Nesting Boxes?

[bdorsey5151]

I should add, the litter boxes would run about $12 each, if they're too flimsy, Walmart will take them back and I can try your upside down tub idea.

 

[pennyJo1960]

your a good friend

 

[Chickassan]

Temp solution and pretty much free is cardboard boxes. You can use them like a covered box or open top. The only bump is they need to be screwed down or secured in some way to prevent tipping. I did this when I first started out and had to be beyond frugal, the hens didn't mind at all.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

We actually use the big buckets that cat litter comes in, a neighbor has lots of cats and had several extra. Our girls love them, even the Jersey Giants.

 

[Savanna’s chickens]

We’re thinking of using the it’s buckets that it comes in for nesting boxes like the little tidy cat boxes but cutting off the lid but I feel like what you’re thinking would work. Better but in my area we can only find the ones without tops but you could also useStorage totes and cut a hole in them​

 

[Harmony Fowl]

With lighter boxes, I put a brick inside to prevent them from tipping. The chickens also like to push them around and lay behind them if I let them.

 

[Birdsong 82]

I’ve even used milk crates as nesting boxes before. Most of the time as long as it’s enclosed dark and private Then a chicken will use it as a nesting box. They’re not real picky. At least I’ve never known mine to be

 

[Birdsong 82]

your a good friend

Yep you definitely are a good friend. Experiencing the joy of chickens I’m sure helps her

 

[Percheron chick]

It seems that it would be expensive to use litter boxes like that as nesting boxes. There’s definitely a lot of very inventive ideas out there for less expensive nesting boxes without the chemical that you may be worried about. My hens Perfer their make shift nesting box rather than the nicer ones we made for them.

I have found all of mine for less than $1 at garage sales or free on CL.