Nesting Box Opinions, Thoughts, Input Please

[Wyorp Rock]

I would like to hear from those that have nesting boxes like or similar to the one pictured below.
Do your hens use them, have you had any issues with the "product", would you buy/use the same nesting boxes again or choose something else?
If you choose something else, what would it be? A photo or link would be great.

Do you use one with legs or wall mount?
Photos if you have them?

Of course everyone is welcome with thoughts, opinions, etc.

Discuss!


Image and product source: https://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Nesting-Metal-Holes-Chickens/dp/B0CQ1WZRW6/ref=sr_1_17?crid=3HIK2CM0TK0KM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gxEVQRwDEdck6E5eU3UAp70xVE4afLM-waBWhU-QylrPNuuAwZkiXWlVqnf_5RGKnzk5ADGBpF7dGRtNFmW9J454xDW4bb3pADTLDF9owB-gi-3FqPEjsffaXsrbc78_JouazCVhZjy7W1MRndDPSocrzbhLH8Bl1xUAlZuQl5ppcoXYR7r3aHJR0WrzZ6HQYUE0pTWsZpy7DcqrCPy1ZPD_S-Uu0CUCIcgRZyfCmXxEOooN8gJ4Dk0mWdGvj-6WiZWUj6kzIhkuF4qcLaaSYkYRh9tPawrwCHFHzHxK4bs.JQXaKn1i2nOp2EJ2xQDJO_WTF9avItKSse96StQvMXk&dib_tag=se&keywords=chicken+nesting+boxes&qid=1718992137&sprefix=chicken+nesting+boxes,aps,106&sr=8-17&th=1

 

[Brooks_]

The measurements seem on the small side.

 

[Sefirothe]

I read some reviews on that style when looking to add nesting boxes myself.

Universally people seemed to have problems with the black bottom plastic trays breaking or not staying in place.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

The measurements seem on the small side.

Thanks! I agree.

I read some reviews on that style when looking to add nesting boxes myself.

Universally people seemed to have problems with the black bottom plastic trays breaking or not staying in place.

Thanks, I've looked at some reviews, but it's good to have another set of eyes/observation.

 

[Country Birds]

https://a.co/d/0gD70vsX

I got this one a few months ago and I really like it! It’s pretty similar to the one you have linked. I had to get nest box pads because the hens kept scratching out all the wood shavings I was putting in there. I screwed it into the wall about a foot off the ground and all of my chickens only use the bottom two boxes. I also have one silkie bantam and she still lays on the ground, I think because she can’t fly up there. But I would definitely buy it again.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

https://a.co/d/0gD70vsX

I got this one a few months ago and I really like it! It’s pretty similar to the one you have linked. I had to get nest box pads because the hens kept scratching out all the wood shavings I was putting in there. I screwed it into the wall about a foot off the ground and all of my chickens only use the bottom two boxes. I also have one silkie bantam and she still lays on the ground, I think because she can’t fly up there. But I would definitely buy it again.

Thank you!

 

[Sefirothe]

This is the one I ended up with, very similar to Country Birds. I had it in the coop for over a month and not a single bird used it. They stuck to the large communal one that's built into the shed.

So I pulled it out since it was taking up floor space and need to decide what to do with it.

 

[Ted Brown]

Would you consider building yourself or having one built?

I recently increased the number and changed my nests to a front roll out style. The build of 7 nests required less than a single sheet of plywood, access to table and jig saws plus screws to assemble; very easy build!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/nests-iteration-4-to-front-roll-away-style.1618287/

Good luck

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Would you consider building yourself or having one built?

I recently increased the number and changed my nests to a front roll out style. The build of 7 nests required less than a single sheet of plywood, access to table and jig saws plus screws to assemble; very easy build!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/nests-iteration-4-to-front-roll-away-style.1618287/

Good luck

Thank you, I'll check out the thread!

 

[Ted Brown]

Thank you, I'll check out the thread!

I did not detail the actual build, there are photos that show reasonable detail.

I mounted it under a drop board and against a wall, so no back and no top needed. The are two end/side pieces, the 24" by 7' bottom + two 1" by 24" rails for it to rest on, two 5" by 7' pieces hinged together to form the cover for the "hidden" roll out section, then the front with attached outside perches.

If you have an interest I could take close up pictures of each part to better show how it assembles.