Aug 29, 2007 #1 Sue Hatching 12 Years Aug 29, 2007 2 0 7 What is the correct size of a nesting box? Thanks
Aug 29, 2007 #2 silkiechicken Staff PhD Premium Feather Member 16 Years Jan 25, 2007 21,501 1,227 596 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 Apr 5, 2007 430 5 151 Southern Dallas County, TX Ox nesting? Gee, and I thought it was tough to find the right-sized CHICKEN nesting boxes!