Nesting boxes

[leck8]

I'm having trouble deciding on buikding nesting boxes or buying the big plactic tubs and using those and suggestions? Also does anyone have an idea on the easiest way to build best boxes

 

[Fancypants1]

You can also use milk creates and add hay and pine shavings.

 

[Fancypants1]

You can use pretty much anything they are not picky

 

[Ridgerunner]

Probably the easiest way is to fill a cardboard box almost full of bedding and set that in a corner. But you might get some ideas from these.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/41108/show-us-your-nest-boxes-ingenous-design-post-it-here/220
Nest Boxes
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-your-creative-nesting-boxes/80#post_12395882
Opa’s Rollaway Nest Box
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=287684

 

[leck8]

If I want hens to hatch and lay more eggs do they have to be in a darker area I've read somewhere that said the darker te more they lay and the brooder the hen will be

 

[Fancypants1]

You can always put up a curtain:

http://www.backyardpoultrymag.com/7-reasons-to-hang-chicken-nesting-box-curtains/

 

[madamiec]

Honestly it depends on the hen. Typically a darker, out of the way spot will be preferred but I have some that don't care one way or the other. It's hard to MAKE a hen go broody, but you can encourage the behavior with a nice cozy spot to brood. I haven't seen any research to suggest you'll get more eggs.

 

[leck8]

On the curtains do I leave them closed at all times or how do I know when to close them sorry for all the questions I have never raised chickens and want to provide the best coop for them

 

[marktoo]

Ten gallon plastic tote