Chicken coops are an excellent way to get fresh eggs from your own backyard and a way to raise a different pet. There are many different additions like perches and nesting boxes which are essential. Chicken coop nesting boxes are very important as a place where hens can safely lay their eggs and they can be retrieved daily. Nesting boxes makes sure that the eggs do not crack and are safe. There are many nesting boxes available in the market but these can also be designed using some old stuff.

Wooden creates, old lockers or just drawers, anything can be used to build up the nesting boxes. Nesting boxes should be fixed on one side of the coop so that one can easily take out eggs from them. They should also be placed in a place that does not have too much of light coming in as hens need a quite and a secluded place to peacefully lay their eggs. Roosting perches need to be provided for the hens which should ideally be placed about 18 inches to 24 inches above the ground. Though there can be many variations but ideally the dimensions of the nesting boxes should be 12 inches tall, 12 inches deep and 12 inches wide. All hens does not normally lay egg at one time and thus nesting boxes are not necessary in one is to one ratio. One nesting box for three birds is a good option.

Nesting boxes needs to be filled with straw; shredded paper or dry wood shavings so that the eggs are clean and also do not crack. This extra effort also makes the hen feel more secure about their egg laying place. The nesting boxes can also be purchased from the online stores though they may be more expensive to the one that you make at your own. Chicken coop nesting boxes are an important part to get fresh eggs without any cracks. The nesting boxes are generally open towards one side from where the hen can enter and lay down. Another way is to create a lip on front side so that the bird can grip on to something when entering the box. It is important to clean the nesting boxes so that they can be a place for clean eggs.

Chicken coop nesting boxes should be made with proper care and dimensions so that the hen can comfortably lay her egg. You can either purchase them from the stores or make one according to your coop.