The nesting boxes are a must for any chicken farmer or hobbyist. They provide your hens a safe, comfortable place to lay eggs, as well as extra protection from predators. But instead of buying costly one from the market you can save money by building nesting box yourself. Here are 10 Do It Yourself nesting boxes for your chickens that can be made out of cheap or free materials.
1. Wooden Barrel Nesting Box
You can make this cute box in about 10 minutes out of a wooden half wine barrel and board. (DIY instructions: Fresh Eggs Daily)
2. Use Large Plastic Bowls as Nesting Boxes
(via Krafty Kritters)
3. 5-Gallon Bucket Nesting Boxes
Your chickens will love the shape and coziness of these easy to build nest boxes. (via Backyard Chickens)
4. Triplex Chicken Nesting Box
This triplex nesting box has three separate nesting areas with easy access for collecting eggs. We love that you can build it for less than $50 and in less than a day. (DIY instructions: RemoveandReplace)
5. Nesting Box – Single
Build a quick nesting box out of a 1×12 board, a few cedar fence pickets and some scrap 1x2s. (DIY instructions: Ana White)
6. Nest Boxes Made of Plastic Milk Crates
Everyone has a few a milk crates lying around, right? Well, they make great nesting boxes! (via Girls Gone Trashy)
7. Cat Litter Nesting Box
Light and easy to carry by the handle on top, and easy to clean. (via Backyard Chickens)
8. Use Old Dish Pans as Nesting Boxes
(DIY instructions: Suburban Stone Age)
9. Repurpose an Old Dresser Into a Nesting Box
Great idea to give your old furniture a second life! (via The Homesteading Boards)
10. Old Tractor Tires Used as Nesting Boxes
Yes, you can use them for your chickens too! (via Backyard Chickens)
