DIY (STEP-BY-STEP) To Build a Chicken Nesting Box

Chicken Nesting Box diy Plans and Dimensions

Here are some general tips for building the best nesting box:

– You will usually need one nesting box for every 2 to 3 chickens or hens.
– A good nesting box should be large enough for your chicken to stand up in without hitting the ceiling of the box. Usually a perfect nesting box size will be 16 x 16 x 16 inches.
– For nesting material it is good to use either soft straw or wood shavings. We use natural RICE HULLS.
– Adding a roost “stepper bar” or a “roost bar” on the front of the box gives the chickens a place to step before entering the nesting box.
– To make sure the nesting material does not fall out and also to give the chicken some security, it is best to add a lip to each nesting box. (see photos below)
– It is best practice to raise the nesting box up and off of the ground

Chicken Nesting Box with Roost Bar Dimensions: (We will give you dimensions to make 3 nesting boxes in 1 unit with dimension of wood that needs to be cut – Use any type of wood you choose)

1 – Top of nesting box – 50″ x 16″
1 – Bottom of nesting box – 50″ x 16″
1 – Back of nesting box – 50″ x 16″
4 – Sides and inside dividers of nesting box – 16″ x 16″
6 – Side and divider support – 2″ x 8″
1 – Front lip of nesting box – 50″ x 5″
1 – Front top trim of nesting box – 50″ x 3″
2 – Sides to put roost bar through – 14″ x 5″ – with holes at 1 1/2 inches diameter cut with a hole saw

1 – Front roost bar – 60″ long with 5″ hanging out on each side