This is the fun part.
Rollaway chicken nest box plans.
They like to share the same nest and i ve seen then wait in line to use one while the other one is empty.
The eggs roll away to either the front or back of the box for easy collection by you.
These free plans will give you a chicken nest box idea for building one box for the coop.
The diy nesting box is built on the outside of the hen house with access for the hens from the inside and access for egg gathering on the outside.
13 diy chicken nesting box plans.
I have about 13 hens at this point and they all do quite well with just those two boxes.
Chickens are really funny about how they use the nest boxes.
One large nesting box with three entry holes will provide a safe spot for hens to lay their eggs.
Design for roll away nest box.
A rollaway box has a slightly slanted floor which encourages the egg to rollaway from under the hen.
This prevents pecking or accidental breakage from trampling and keeps the egg much cleaner.
As for how many boxes per chicken i assume you mean how many chickens per box.
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.