/ Register

  1. If this is your first time on BYC, we suggest you start with one of these three options:
    Raising Chickens Chicken Coops Join BYC
    If you're already a member of our community, click here to login & click here to learn what's new!

Nesting boxes

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Orrosta, Dec 13, 2015.

Most Liked Posts
  1. Dec 13, 2015 #1
    Orrosta

    Orrosta Out Of The Brooder

    13
    0
    32
    Dec 10, 2015
    I know 12X12 is recommended, but I always here of the "favorite" nesting box. How big is your chickens "favorite" box? Also what size is your chicken!
     
  3. Dec 13, 2015 #2
    Pork Pie Ken

    Pork Pie Ken Monkey Business Premium Member

    27,118
    10,432
    616
    Jan 30, 2015
    Africa - near the equator
    I'm not sure is the issue in this instance - hens just seem to prefer one or two nest boxes. It's possibly more of an issue of privacy or downright stubbornness!

    Ct
     
  5. Dec 13, 2015 #3
    tav1

    tav1 Chillin' With My Peeps

    267
    19
    101
    Nov 4, 2014
    ct.
    I just create a mount I hay.
    They like it.
     
  7. Dec 13, 2015 #4
    aart

    aart Chicken Juggler! Premium Member

    32,674
    5,424
    556
    Nov 27, 2012
    SW Michigan
    My Coop
    All my nests are at least 14" wide x 14" deep x 16" tall with a 10" diameter entrance for coziness and good looks.
    Nice and roomy for turning around to get comfy.

    They still can have a favorite, it's just how they do.
    But I've found that keeping one or two fake eggs/golf balls in all the nests helps spread the love,
    tho they still can bicker over or wait for a favorite, the 'favorite' can to change day to day or week to week.
     

BackYard Chickens is proudly sponsored by