How Do You Build Nesting Boxes For Chickens?
Building chicken nests can increase the egg production in a backyard setting. These chicken nests are easy to make and only take a little material and equipment. A tape measure, a drill and a saw are all the equipment that will be needed. Step 1: Step one is to gather the building material needed. These materials are: • A: (3) 1″ x 12″ (11 1/8″) pine boards 47″ long • B: (2) 1/2″ plywood 11 1/8″ x 30″ long • C: (4) 1″ x 2″ pine boards 21″ long • D: (2) 1″ x 4″ pine boards 48″ long • E: (2) 1″ x 2″ pine boards 48″ long • F: (4) 1/4″ plywood 11 1/8″ x 14 1/8″ (nest divider) • G: (4) angle brackets 4″ • H: (~28) wood screws #8 x 2″ • I: (~16) wood screws #6 x 1 1/4″ 30″ long 1/12″ lumber can be used in place of 1/2″plywood. But, if lumber is used, the nest boxes will be heavier and more expensive than plywood. Pegboard can also be used for nest dividers instead of 1/4″ plywood. Step 2: Step two is to pre-cut all the pieces of lumber except nest box dividers. These will be cut later as the
