How Do You Construct Egg Boxes For Chickens?
Raising chickens, whether on 100 acres or in a suburban back yard, guarantees you always will have fresh eggs. But they must be comfortable in their surroundings to keep producing eggs so it is important to have an appropriately sized and constructed laying or egg box. The boxes should be just big enough for the hens to turn around in. It is recommended that the boxes be roughly twice the size of the average hen. Building an egg box is a straightforward task if you are handy with tools. Cut the sides, back, top and bottom of the box from plywood with a table saw or have your local home improvement store cut it for you. For an average sized chicken, the sides, top and bottom should be 12×18 inches. The back piece should be 12×12 inches. Cut a 12×4 inch piece of plywood for the “lip” at the front of the box. This will hold the hay in the nest and keep the eggs safe, and provide a secure feeling for the laying hens. Fit the sides to the top by drilling a pilot hole every three inches alon
