Aug 29, 2007 #1 Sue Hatching 12 Years Joined Aug 29, 2007 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Points 7 What is the correct size of a nesting box? Thanks
Aug 29, 2007 #2 silkiechicken Staff PhD Premium Feather Member 16 Years Educator Joined Jan 25, 2007 Messages 21,501 Reaction score 1,232 Points 596 Location Everett WA/Corvallis OR Depends on the size of the hens but a decent size would be a 1 sq ft cube. That may be a bit small for larger breeds so you can go with a 14 x 16 box instead, or a milk crate.
Depends on the size of the hens but a decent size would be a 1 sq ft cube. That may be a bit small for larger breeds so you can go with a 14 x 16 box instead, or a milk crate.
Aug 29, 2007 #3 suburbanhomesteader Songster 12 Years Joined Apr 5, 2007 Messages 430 Reaction score 5 Points 151 Location Southern Dallas County, TX Ox nesting? Gee, and I thought it was tough to find the right-sized CHICKEN nesting boxes!