When do I need nesting boxes?

[3KillerBs]

I've got more feed bags, do you cut the bag and use a single layer or both layers from front and back of the bag? If I make small holes with a hole punch to fasten it to the basket, will it fray and fall apart? I have 2 bags so if I destroy 1 I have another to try out. I'm over thinking this like usual lol

I haven't used them before, but I folded some up in the bottoms of the new nests in Neuchickenstein.

Here they are waiting for us to be ready to add straw and shavings:

 

[rosemarythyme]

I've got more feed bags, do you cut the bag and use a single layer or both layers from front and back of the bag? If I make small holes with a hole punch to fasten it to the basket, will it fray and fall apart? I have 2 bags so if I destroy 1 I have another to try out. I'm over thinking this like usual lol

x2 what 3KillerBs did. You can fold them, that gives you a little extra layering. I even put a couple sheets of bubble wrap inside the bags too for extra padding.

 

[Hopeful homesteader]

Here's what I've thrown together. I'm about to take it out there so I don't know yet if the front edge might be under the roost bar but if it is, the cardboard should keep most of the poop out. I used a diaper box and we get 2 a month so I'll plenty to change out until we get the permanent one's built on. I made 1 egg out of wood, just need to paint it and working on a second egg for the other box and it'll be set for now.

 

[NatJ]

I made 1 egg out of wood, just need to paint it and working on a second egg for the other box and it'll be set for now.

Leaving the egg as bare wood is probably fine. As long as it's not all splintery, the hens won't care.