My new nestbox.

[rubyrogue]

So its not perfectly square, and the slope of the lid isnt right(actually the lid isnt attached yet) but it is functional and I did it all by myself. I had two nestboxes attached to the inside wall that I took out to give them more floor space. Now I dont have to go into the run and coop to get the eggs.

 

[HennyJenny]

Honestly - when you are done with a project sometimes "all by myself!" makes it perfect doesn't it? Good Job.

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

I like the privacy compartment.

 

[wcasey911]

rubyrogue,

How are you going to keep water from getting in the hinge side? I just built a similar nest box on the outside and am wondering how to keep the rain water from getting in there. I have overhang above it, but if the rain is blowing in from that side I foresee water getting in.

 

[Ms. Cluckingly]

Great job!! Now come build mine.

 

[Chickenfarmer 1-2-b]

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I have the same problem. Thinking about installing some sort of flexible flashing above the hinge.

 

[rubyrogue]

I have a piece of siding left over from my parents remodel that i am going to put above the hinge. Kinda like flashing. I wont screw it in tight so it will flex when I open the lid.

 

[wcasey911]

Good idea with the flashing. I actually have some rolled aluminum that I could bend for that. Thanks!!

 

[painthorse]

If it works who cares how it looks !!!! It looks good from my house . GREAT JOB DON'T LET ANY ONE TELL YOU YOU CAN'T DO SOMETHING.

 

[merryberry]

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This is so true! I think you did a great job!