Nesting boxes for the Chicken McMansion (Part 4)

[Chieftain]

Thanks Kenny;

I've made 2 modifications to the boxes this year. First, I installed a 1/4" plywood divider in the center of each box, and made 2 nests in each box. The hens are a bit territorial and would keep others completely out while one was laying.

Second, I used some old upholstery cloth my wife was going to toss, cut out a pair of curtains for the front of each box and stapled them inside. Each curtain is cut into 2" strips and provides the girls with some privacy, which they seem to appreciate no end.

We are harvesting about 1 kilo of eggs every three days now...

Cheers!

 

[PepsNick]

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Oh, I see you're new on here. Go to coop designs and go to "large". THAT's where you'll get shocked.

Nice job! It's a lot like my main coop.

 

[debilorrah]

Ours are A LOT like yours:

Removeable bottoms for easy clean up: