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.

License plate birdhouse. Nesting box free plan. 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. Attach the roof and back.

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

They should not be at the same height as your roosting bars or you may find your hens sleeping in the boxes. Although this is not a major catastrophe you will get tired of mucking out the nest boxes each morning. Assemble the nesting shelf step 1. Most of this birdhouse is built with wood but a metal license plate makes up the roof.

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