Finally got the nesting boxes finished

[Mamatomany123]

We originally built one big community nesting box with the option of adding dividers if needed. If we needed to add dividers it would create two separate boxes. Well, we added more chickens and 2 boxes wouldnt have been enough. So we now have 11 chickens and our 1 layer doesnt even like the other girls being in the coop when she lays so I dont think she'll be pleased to share a box so we built more. It took us 2 days because texas heat is miserable but we finished. They're 12w x 12l x 17h. Someone is messing around in one of them and I'm really hoping it's a different chicken because only have 1 layer out of 7 20 week olds. Fingers crossed this will motivate them to lay

And I know it's a bunch of boxes. But I'm a victim to chicken math and my coop and run can hold more than I have currently

 

[orloffer]

Nice nesting boxes!

 

[Mamatomany123]

Nice nesting boxes!

Thank you! The one that only has 2 is wide than 12" but I've noticed my EE likes to sit sideways when she lays. Want to give options so they dont try to lay outside of the boxes

 

[orloffer]

It is good to consider all the options.
I have a cat litter box for a nesting box.

 

[Mamatomany123]

It is good to consider all the options.
I have a cat litter box for a nesting box.

I considered it but didnt want to take up any space in the coop. We built these off so they still have the original sq ft.

 

[orloffer]

Yes, the litter boxes take up a lot of space.

 

[aart]

Cool Beans!

Might want higher front lips....4-6".....to keep bedding and eggs inside nests.

 

[Mamatomany123]

Cool Beans!

Might want higher front lips....4-6".....to keep bedding and eggs inside nests.

Yes, I realized that this morning when I saw they threw the bedding everywhere . I think I have an idea on how to make it higher. But our one layer used it I was worried she wouldnt like the change. Shes a bit of a drama queen.

 

[aart]

I think I have an idea on how to make it higher.

Easiest would be just attach a 1x6 board all the way across.

 

[Mamatomany123]

Easiest would be just attach a 1x6 board all the way across.

That's what I was planning. I think we have some out in the garage also so that would be a plus. I'm waiting for it to cool down a bit before I get out there.