Nesting Box Dimensions?

[team_realtree]

What size should I make each individual box? Most likely I will be getting full size rhode island reds if it matters.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

My Hen boxes are 11/2 feet long, 1 foot wide, & 6 inches deep. Any size will do though ,they aren't real picky where they lay. A bucket full of hay will do. Some of mine lay in the horses manger.

 

[team_realtree]

Ok thanks! Does it matter if there not high off the ground? I would imagine they would feel more secure laying higher up but what do i know

 

[Baymen Moe]

My nest boxes are around 15x15in and 18inches high. They are doing great for my birds. The boxes are 18 inches off the floor.

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

Yes, It's best to raise them a foot or two off the ground, but they don't HAVE to be. Just make sure your roosts are higher or they might roost in the nests. They can create quite a mess in there overnight.