Easy Nest Box Idea

[NinetreesMom]

We recently built a simple chicken tractor to keep our four girls safe while they roam (we have cats, dogs, owls, eagles, hawks, racoons, coyotes, and foxes...after almost losing one hen it was too much for me to stress about!). They spend the night in a stationary coop. However, 2 of my girls lay in the afternoon, so I needed a portable nest box to go in the tractor. Inspiration struck and I put an old covered cat litter box into service. It is just the right size, comfy when full of shavings, light and easy to carry by the handle on top, and easy to clean. The girls took to it right away. Hopefully this helps someone else out too!

 

[off-grid hen]

I have two of these in my broody/chick grow out/quarantine area. They agent been used yet, but I'm glad to see that another person reports success with them.

 

[DustBathSpaDay]

I'm about to get two Cochin Bantam hens and after looking at all sorts of possibilities came across this one while organizing my cat supplies. I think it'll be just the thing. Glad to see it works for you!

 

[Ratbird]

I’ve been using these for a few years and every so often I buy a new one to add, because they work so well!

Reasons why I love them is a) easy to clean. B) portable. This is especially important when a broody will (and they always do) set in one of these, I can relocate her without upsetting her and her eggs, to a safe area for her to brood. This reason alone makes these nesting boxes worth it. C) the girls absolutely love these nest boxes. It’s their favorite type by a mile. They will line up and squark forever to be the next one in and d) for the impatient girls, these nest boxes are large enough to easily fit 2 hens.

the only downside is the cost. So I only add a new one every so often. I could use another 5-10 easily.