Nest boxes?

[RazrRebel]

Just wondering do I need a ramp up to my nest boxes or will they fly up when its time. The chicks are only 4 weeks old but its warm enough to put them in the coop now. If anybody has pics that would help. Maybe a board along the front for a porch and a ramp at one end? Like I said just wondering?

 

[Ridgerunner]

How high are the nests and what breeds do you have?

 

[RazrRebel]

The nest boxes are about 30 inches off of the ground. All are layers, Rhode Island red, Dommers, White Leghorn, Buff Orphington, and Delawares.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Those breeds should not need a ramp or anything to help them. They can easily jump/fly up 30". I don't know what your nests look like. It might be beneficial to put a perch in front of the nests for them to hop up to. Maybe a tree limb or 2x4 just below the nest box openings for them to land on. With most nests at that height that wouldn't be necessary.

 

[RazrRebel]

Thanks Ridgerunner. I think I'll go with the perch.