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[Sylvester017]

I just like the idea of being able to take them out and wash them and it will make future cleaning if mites attack much easier

Heads up ~ Our Barn Coop came with these plastic nesting boxes which are really stacking boxes. The only thing I didn't like was the low 5-inch sides so we put dividers between the boxes to keep the hens from annoying each other. I recommend plastic boxes bigger than 12x12-inches. Maybe 12x14 or 12x16 for larger breeds. We have Silkies so the low front works well for them to enter the box but privacy is an issue with our box style. Our 4-lb Breda with her narrow but long body has a hard time fitting comfortably in these 11.5 x11.5-inch boxes. We found these stacking boxes on-line but can't find them with taller sides that fit our coop space so we had to eventually improvise our own makeshift sides placed between each nestbox.

 

[Dmontgomery]

I think so the spaces I got are pretty big it's an old drawer set from under a queen bed my stepdad repurposed for me

I got some large high back cat litter trays off amazon. My bantams like to brood in the same next and share the eggs. I wanted something big enough that they wouldn't be too crowded. The boxes are a little over 14x19. I had to add the front boards because the bigger hens flipped the box over when they jumped up on the edge to get in. So far everyone prefers these to the old milk crates available on the other side of the coop.

 

[ourlilfarm2015]

Mine may not be the prettiest coop on the planet but we made the ancient coop that was already on the property work for us.

The outside is 20 by 10 feet (ish) going to have to move it though to get the grass back. With 2 ducks it's impossible to keep that pool clean longer than a week (have tried the Braggs vinegar and shading it with the table = no luck)

The inside area that is more open is approx 20 by 12 feet (ish). Goal is to get more sand in there for the floor. You can see the 5 gal buckets I'm going to use for nesting boxes. And I keep the leftover feed and scratch grains in a Tupperware container. The hanging waterers are probably the greatest thing I ever purchased. The feeder was there from the start.

This part of the coop is still under construction the plywood will eventually be a hinged door with just the bottom cut out for the chickens to go through. The inside is all solid walls and more sand floor. Planning to put the nesting buckets in there and the roost that still needs built. Goal is that that side will stay warmer in winter with less breeze going through. That side is another 16 by 12 feet. I'd say for 10 chickens and 2 ducks they can't complain. Would love to let them free roam our 8 acres but I've got 3 dogs that would have a hay day with that.

 

[lynnehd]

Mine may not be the prettiest coop on the planet but we made the ancient coop that was already on the property work for us.

The outside is 20 by 10 feet (ish) going to have to move it though to get the grass back. With 2 ducks it's impossible to keep that pool clean longer than a week (have tried the Braggs vinegar and shading it with the table = no luck)


The inside area that is more open is approx 20 by 12 feet (ish). Goal is to get more sand in there for the floor. You can see the 5 gal buckets I'm going to use for nesting boxes. And I keep the leftover feed and scratch grains in a Tupperware container. The hanging waterers are probably the greatest thing I ever purchased. The feeder was there from the start.



This part of the coop is still under construction the plywood will eventually be a hinged door with just the bottom cut out for the chickens to go through. The inside is all solid walls and more sand floor. Planning to put the nesting buckets in there and the roost that still needs built. Goal is that that side will stay warmer in winter with less breeze going through. That side is another 16 by 12 feet. I'd say for 10 chickens and 2 ducks they can't complain. Would love to let them free roam our 8 acres but I've got 3 dogs that would have a hay day with that.

We don't care about pretty, just about happy chickens with room. And your's have that!

I wonder if you might need to slap some pain on the OSB so it's protected and easier to clean? (maybe you're planning that).
I like the fact that you have a tree in your run for shade.

 

[cmccullough1390]

[COLOR=0000CD]Heads up ~ Our Barn Coop came with these plastic nesting boxes which are really stacking boxes. The only thing I didn't like was the low 5-inch sides so we put dividers between the boxes to keep the hens from annoying each other. I recommend plastic boxes bigger than 12x12-inches. Maybe 12x14 or 12x16 for larger breeds. We have Silkies so the low front works well for them to enter the box but privacy is an issue with our box style. Our 4-lb Breda with her narrow but long body has a hard time fitting comfortably in these 11.5 x11.5-inch boxes. We found these stacking boxes on-line but can't find them with taller sides that fit our coop space so we had to eventually improvise our own makeshift sides placed between each nestbox.[/COLOR]

I was thinking something closer to tote size when I thought about how big they'd get and how they like to be sheltered when laying... We did get lots of work done I'm very proud and excited

 

[cmccullough1390]

I got some large high back cat litter trays off amazon. My bantams like to brood in the same next and share the eggs. I wanted something big enough that they wouldn't be too crowded. The boxes are a little over 14x19. I had to add the front boards because the bigger hens flipped the box over when they jumped up on the edge to get in. So far everyone prefers these to the old milk crates available on the other side of the coop.

Thanks I'll see if I can find some I have seen many successful nesting areas with the milk crates

 

[Dmontgomery]

Thanks I'll see if I can find some I have seen many successful nesting areas with the milk crates

We've used milk crates for the past several years and they worked well. But this spring we bought 35 new chicks. We had a bad setup in the old coop and all 35 roosted on the side of the crates, creating an unbelievable mess. I built a new coop and new, better nesting boxes and decided to use these trays so I could clean them out. No one sleeps in these now, thankfully.

 

[Sylvester017]

I got some large high back cat litter trays off amazon. My bantams like to brood in the same next and share the eggs. I wanted something big enough that they wouldn't be too crowded. The boxes are a little over 14x19. I had to add the front boards because the bigger hens flipped the box over when they jumped up on the edge to get in. So far everyone prefers these to the old milk crates available on the other side of the coop.

I love the design of the cat litter boxes. Such a perfect entry opening for bantams. I couldn't find any boxes less than 19-in long that would fit my space - darn it!

 

[cmccullough1390]

We've used milk crates for the past several years and they worked well. But this spring we bought 35 new chicks. We had a bad setup in the old coop and all 35 roosted on the side of the crates, creating an unbelievable mess. I built a new coop and new, better nesting boxes and decided to use these trays so I could clean them out. No one sleeps in these now, thankfully.

Good to know I'll see what I do and post about the results

 

[cmccullough1390]

I love the design of the cat litter boxes.  Such a perfect entry opening for bantams.  I couldn't find any boxes less than 19-in long that would fit my space - darn it!

Umm you could try plastic storage drawers or bins