how big to I build my turkey nesting boxes?

[trunkman]

Hi everyone, I hatched some turkeys this spring and want my hens to hatch their own poults instead of my having to buy them from a breeder. I just need to know how big to make the nesting boxes, I have chicken nest boxes but know they are too small for turkeys so I'm in need of a little advice from someone who knows, how big are your turkey next boxes?

 

[chicken pickin]

Im not positive on the appropriate size if you were gonna build a nest box I would guess atleast 18"x18" maybe a little bigger. I use a pallet that leans against the coop wall and that is where they lay everyday.

 

[trunkman]

Thanks for the reply. I notice you have bourbon reds too, how old are they?

 

[chicken pickin]

I have 2 Toms 2 hens and they are 1year 3months. I also have 4 new hens to add to them they are range between 3-5months old.