side mounted nest/egg laying box (now with photo on page 2)

new_2_veg · « **on:** April 14, 2008, 17:54 »

hi all,

im thinking about making and cutting in a side mounted nest box for the hens to lay in.

the problem i have at the min is i have to unsettle the hens and go into the run to open the house door to get to the box i made for them to lay in.

has anyone got any plans that would cover this? or even know where i can buy one from ready made?

thanks

nathan

new_2_veg · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2008, 17:56 »

this is the house as it stands

thanks

nathan

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2008, 18:03 »

Sounds like a good idea Nathan. I presume the nest boxes are in the all wood bit on the RHS. Shouldn't be a difficult job needing plans. Aunty could do it after tea (and cakes) if you like

new_2_veg · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2008, 18:13 »

i just dont waht to do it and make a mess, onece the hole is cut out in the house ive got a big problem if it dont look right.

im guessing that they may be put off laying and settling down if im in and out all the time?

thanks

nathan

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2008, 18:16 »

How many hens do you have ?

They each lay only once a day so I don't expect you'll disturb them much :roll:

new_2_veg · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2008, 18:38 »

yeah i see your point,

ive only got the 3 so not many its just not realy ideal as it is.

what would be a ideal laying box size for a bantam?

thanks

nathan

Wildeone · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2008, 18:44 »

only problem is you could go to a lot of trouble and they'll decide they would rather lay in the corner anyway!

new_2_veg · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2008, 19:01 »

lol yes i have thought about this too!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2008, 19:12 »

What do you have for nest boxes now Nathen :?:

poultrygeist · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2008, 19:15 »

I made a humdinger of an external nest box (IMHO) which I could draw up and post up if you really, really wanted me to

Rob

new_2_veg · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2008, 19:17 »

i made a box out of sterling board, put a 2 inch lip on it and filled it with wood shavings!

i got a egg on sat (layed on the floor) and one yesterday in the box but nothing today.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2008, 19:27 »

Put some golf balls in the nest to show them where to put their own.

poultrygeist · « **Reply #12 on:** April 14, 2008, 19:38 »

Is it dark enough where it is ?

Could you maybe put a sort of canopy over it to make it more secluded ?

Rob

new_2_veg · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2008, 19:46 »

hi rob,

sorry didnt see your post.

im a bit stuck at the min and realy dont know what to do, the pekin is still being bullyed by the wyandottes and tonight has been chucked out the house :cry:

ive put the cover over the front so its sheltered

poultrygeist · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2008, 19:49 »

Ooo. That's nasty. Don't know what to suggest for that. One for the experienced keepers.

Did you build the house yourself by the way ?

rob

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