Milk crates

[Browniebird]

I've seen a few threads on using milk crates for nesting boxes, but most of those are regarding "average" size birds. I'm currently in a position where I had to give up my flock, and I can't have more birds for a minimum of 3 years, more likely to be 4.

My old flock was all Jersey giants and Delawares. My old nesting boxes were wooden apple crates.

I recently came into a lot of milk crates (about 30) which are useful for me right now as storage while I go through this rough season, but when I can have birds again.....


I know the Delawares could use milk crates as nesting boxes, but there is a tickle in my brain that says Jerseys couldn't.

What does the hive mind say? I want to set myself up for success when I can have birds again.

Thank you!

 

[AGeese]

I've used milk crates and have a couple of Jersey giants. I just cut one side out.

 

[WingItRanch]

Hi! Sorry about your current circumstances! I think the general rule of thumb is 12x12 for nest boxes. Obviously that can differ depending on breed and size.

I believe milk crates can come in different sizes. I just checked mine (I use them for planting potatoes) and they are 11 ×13 ×13. Not sure what kind you use but that's pretty close!