Nesting boxes

[jbowe]

I am in the process of building a coupe in my bank barn. I have twenty young chickens in my laundry room. My breeds range in rarity and size. (The largest being my Jersey Giants). I am looking at Kuhl galvanized nesting boxes. I'm not sure how many holes I should get for my hens and, I'm thinking I should get at least two of the big bird boxes to accommodate my larger hens. Does anyone have any suggestions? Would it be better to purchase all big bird nests or should I buy two separate units? (Standard and big bird size)

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, jbowe, and

! Great to have you here! I think 4 or 5 boxes for 20 hens would suffice. Good luck to you!

 

[hotrodflash]

I am in the process of building a coupe in my bank barn. I have twenty young chickens in my laundry room. My breeds range in rarity and size. (The largest being my Jersey Giants). I am looking at Kuhl galvanized nesting boxes. I'm not sure how many holes I should get for my hens and, I'm thinking I should get at least two of the big bird boxes to accommodate my larger hens. Does anyone have any suggestions? Would it be better to purchase all big bird nests or should I buy two separate units? (Standard and big bird size)

I would get all big bird size, they have an easier time getting in and out if the nests are a little large than the standard size. Just my opinion.

 

[drumstick diva]

I'm wondering if the metal nesting boxes would be heat traps in hot whether.

 

[hotrodflash]

I'm wondering if the metal nesting boxes would be heat traps in hot whether.

True, I didn't think of that.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!