Tired old Rooster
Songster
Hi folks. Grew up in a temperate climate. never made a nest at all, they made their nests. Never had a predator problem we could not handle with a chain link fence.
So I strarted a project for a chicken tractor, what I call a chicken bus or what my friend calls a chicken tiger tank.
My problem is that I have no clue what is the ideal size for a nest box. I have a top floor section that provides three feet in width and four feet in length.
I hope to hold three hens but do not want them to feel cramped.
As you see my first pic, the base boards are where I plan to make my nests. the level device is merely holding up a wall to the outside. That upper area will eventually be fully enclosed by wood walls with a roof on top. The base area next to the planned nest area will be covered with a fine chicken mesh that they can walk on.
I would love advice on how big the nests should be.
So I strarted a project for a chicken tractor, what I call a chicken bus or what my friend calls a chicken tiger tank.
My problem is that I have no clue what is the ideal size for a nest box. I have a top floor section that provides three feet in width and four feet in length.
I hope to hold three hens but do not want them to feel cramped.
As you see my first pic, the base boards are where I plan to make my nests. the level device is merely holding up a wall to the outside. That upper area will eventually be fully enclosed by wood walls with a roof on top. The base area next to the planned nest area will be covered with a fine chicken mesh that they can walk on.
I would love advice on how big the nests should be.