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Chicken Nesting Boxes and Egg Supplies

Keeping chickens is becoming a popular hobby. Many people keep chickens so they can enjoy delicious, farm-fresh eggs—and in order to encourage laying, you’ll need chicken nesting supplies that help keep your hens comfortable.

FAQs About Chicken Nesting Supplies

The best nesting boxes are usually about 16-inches high, 16-inches wide and 16-inches deep, although this can vary depending on the size of your chickens. The hen should be able to stand up and turn around comfortably. Wood boxes are common and easy to make yourself, but they can be difficult to clean and may not be as durable as other materials. Metal and plastic are easy to clean and durable. Whatever material you choose, be sure to include a liner—such as wood shavings or shredded paper—in your list of chicken nesting supplies.

Yes—the best nesting boxes will be elevated a few inches off the ground. This provides your hens with more privacy and helps prevent the roosters from breaking the eggs. Just be sure you don’t put the nesting boxes higher than your roosting perches. Chickens are naturally drawn to roost in the highest possible place, and you don’t want them sleeping in the boxes.

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