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Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by al6517, Oct 8, 2008.

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  1. Oct 8, 2008 Post #1 of 11
    al6517

    al6517 Real Men can Cook

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    So I recently finished these nest boxes and got them all layed out, is there anything that you can see that i may be able to improve on. Will these work OK.

    AL
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  2. Oct 8, 2008 Post #2 of 11
    thechickenchick

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    They look great! I think they will do just fine. Good job!
     
  3. Oct 8, 2008 Post #3 of 11
    mrsengeseth

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    they look great! I think they'll do wonderfully.
     
  4. Oct 8, 2008 Post #4 of 11
    amcstay

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    They're beautiful!
     
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    tinners204

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    I don''t know all it looks like to me is all they needs is eggs:)
     
  6. Oct 8, 2008 Post #6 of 11
    dutchman

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    You did a great job, they should work just fine. Dutchman
     
  7. Oct 15, 2008 Post #7 of 11
    MamaDragon

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    What are the dimensions for your nests? Those look EXACTLY like what I need to build! I've got 11 hens now, with plans for another dozen come spring.

    Thanks,
    Kathy
     
  8. Oct 15, 2008 Post #8 of 11
    Their Other Mother

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    OK... where are the instructions? LOVE em. Want em.
     
  9. Oct 15, 2008 Post #9 of 11
    al6517

    al6517 Real Men can Cook

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    Quote:The dimensions are 12"x12"x12" not including the roost. I used 1/2" plywood and 2"x2"s for the roost and the inside supports. One 12 hole 3 row as shown only takes 2= 4x8 sheets of plywood and 4=2x2's so they were very cheap to build, and only took 3 hrs to build, The birds seem to really use them well and I have all heavy breeds. I hope this helps.

    AL
     
  10. Oct 16, 2008 Post #10 of 11
    MamaDragon

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    Thank You! Kind Sir.

    Knowing the dimensions, and how much plywood you used, I THINK I can sketch out a cutting diagram for hubby. I'll give it a try anyway.

    Once I have the original sketched out, then I can adapt it for 15" square nestboxes.

    Again, Thanks!

    Kathy
     
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