Eggs are easily collected in the reversible covered egg tray.
Roll away nest box angle.
Chickens almost always go for the highest place they can.
2 the nest boxes are lower than the roosts.
16 hole rollout nest box plans.
Nest box supports 5 2 x4 x64 nest box supports cut from 2x4x12 2 2x4x8 perches gimbal box support 3 2 x6 x8 longitudinal support 4 2 x6 x48 lateral and vertical arms 4 2x6x30 cut with 45 degree angles vertical 2x6x16 5 cut with 45 degree angles verti.
After measuring and cutting all the 1 2 notches most of the parts just slide right together.
To make it a roll out box i put each nesting shelf on an angle so the eggs would roll forward to the front of the shelf.
I m going to show you how to make a roll away nesting box for your chickens.
If the nest boxes are lower they aren t very appealing to them as a place to roost or even hang around.
Of course the remaining parts such as these end panels are what add all the rigidity.
Use plenty of staples.
On the top there s a hinged board that covers the egg collection area.
I use 1 2 osb for the nest boxes 2 sheets ought to get pretty close.
This community style nest box with a slightly angled floor allows eggs to gently roll away from the hen s reach to keep eggs clean and to reduce egg eating.
1 it is at enough of an angle that they just aren t comfortable staying there for more than just a few moments.