Roofing A Nesting Box

Here s a beginner birdhouse plan that encourages you to change the plan as needed for your space.

Roofing a nesting box.

Here we have several budget friendly options with a selection of nesting box plans and other creative ideas to give your hens a comfy little space to lay their eggs. Measure and cut the nesting box dividers 14 355 mm wide 17 1 4 438 mm high on the tall end and 11 1 4 286 mm high on the short end. The height of the nest box should be no less than 18 inches from the floor and can be as high as a few feet off the ground. License plate birdhouse.

Assemble the nesting shelf step 1. If you are new to raising chickens and still figuring out what nesting boxes to use we are here to help. So these are nesting boxes according to the wisdom experience and recommendation of joel salatin himself. Attach the sides the basic frame of the nesting shelf is assembled using simple joints exterior glue and.

They should not be at the same height as your roosting bars or you may find your hens sleeping in the boxes. Space them where you want them making sure they fit between the floor and the roof and sit flush with the edge of the floor on the henhouse side. Click show more for res. Add the front and roof support source attach the front section to the sides and to the bottom section then.

Although this is not a major catastrophe you will get tired of mucking out the nest boxes each morning.