time to build nest boxes

[jadell]

It's time to move the chicks into the coop, but I still have a few details to finish. I have 20 Aus./B giants and I need to know how big to build the nest boxes. Any suggestions?

 

[MRNpoultry]

Heres how my nest boxes look. They are made out of marina grade wood and the tops slant so they want sleep on the nest boxes instead of there roost.

 

[MRNpoultry]

I cleaned them out that day.

 

[jadell]

I was wondering more about the measurements since these birds are a little bigger.

 

[Dawn419]

14" x 14" x 12" deep is the size recomended for heavy breeds, according to "Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens" by Gail Damerow.

Hope this helps!

Dawn

 

[CoyoteMagic]

My big butt black sexies stuff themselves in 5 gallon buckets and milk crates

 

[jadell]

thanks Dawn. Does it matter how high up they are? I'm trying to leave as much floor space as possible.

 

[kbarrett]

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[Yukonchick]

I've got 12 red sussex chicks coming at the end of May. Would these be considered one of the larger laying breeds? I'm presently building a hen house and was wondering on the size of the nesting boxes too. My wall studs are 16 inches apart so it may be perfect for building boxes where i can collect from the outside.