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Nesting boxes

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by jenmiller, Oct 12, 2011.

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  1. Oct 12, 2011 #1
    jenmiller

    jenmiller Out Of The Brooder

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    I need some ideas of nesting boxes...My hens are at that age and i got one random egg the other day and nothing since. Im trying to think of cheap easy ways to make nesting boxes this weekend (layaway for kids this weekend). Help??
     
  3. Oct 12, 2011 #2
    the Pollo Loco

    the Pollo Loco Chillin' With My Peeps

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    :frowshow a pic of your coop situation and hopefully someone can suggest what would be appropriate for your coop...
     
  5. Oct 12, 2011 #3
    Kaeta44

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    You could put a couple of plastic storage boxes in the coop, lay them on their sides and put bedding in. Anything will do really, just so long as they've got somewhere quiet to sit.

    http://muckycluckers.blogspot.com/
     
  7. Oct 12, 2011 #4
    yankeedoodle300

    yankeedoodle300 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Milk Crates Can work, If you put bedding in them.
     
  9. Oct 12, 2011 #5
    clairabean

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    I have banties. I use wooden apple crates (upright) on the floor filled with shavings. I had them attached to the wall, but they preferred the ground, so I moved them.
     
  11. Oct 12, 2011 #6
    jenmiller

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    Quote:the milk crates wont be too high sides for my chickens?? or should i just lay them on the floor??
     

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