Nestbox gamble

[6chickens in St. Charles]

Well I finally came up with my best design and put together this nestbox shelf on my 2 days off this week:


OH THEY LLOVE IT! They were upstairs, downstairs, in and out of the boxes on the first day I made it. I came home today and found this little corner nest:


Looked closer:


Closer:

There were 3 eggs back there!

I imagine our rooster made the nest for his girls. All those soft black feathers from the molt, a perfect little corner nest tucked away........
I'm glad they're happy

 

[beach livin']

 

[OvertheHenHouse]

Awww - that's a great story ... and a great set of nesting boxes! Thanks for sharing -

 

[kittycooks]

Now that is a clever idea! So easy to clean and no slivers!

 

[turbodog]

I love it! All those nice nest boxes you made and where do they lay?

 

[6chickens in St. Charles]

Today I found another 3 eggs, but one in each red box. I think they're enjoying their newly found choices! I think chickens love architecture. A new stair, a new window, a new shelf all make them soooo happy!