nest boxes

12eggsaweek · **Joined:** Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:39 pm **Posts:** 2

Does anyone have drawings of plans for making nesting boxes :?:

I went to buy some and couldn't believe the price so thought I might have a go at building them

not sure how they'll turn out :shock:

Peter16 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 10, 2009 5:17 pm

You can use almost anything for a nest box.
Next clean up look for old lawn mower catches or drums etc.
I used an old computer screen, Just took out the guts of it.

If you want to have a go at building them I think the usual measurments are 300mm x 300mm x 300mm.

And add a little lip at the front to hold in the nesting material.

Drew Smith · **Posted:** Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:20 pm

We can buy double boxes here for $26 and if my maths is right that is just under what it cost to make them, so I wouldn't bother

Cheers Drew Smith

Whitehouse · **Joined:** Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:05 pm **Posts:** 14

DREW!!!!

Where are you located :?:

As i would love to graba couple of duals for that price [smilie=a_cookiemonster.gif]

Count me in if the freight is good to central QLD

Drew Smith · **Posted:** Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:47 am

Warwick, I get mine from Toowoomba but I think they get them from Brisbane I will get you the name & ph
Cheers Drew Smith

Whitehouse · **Joined:** Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:05 pm **Posts:** 14

That would be great Drew,as I visit T'woomba several times a year I would love an email with name and number if thats alright?

Thanks
Pat

SPLASH SILKIES · **Joined:** Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:43 pm **Posts:** 2

I use square drums cut in half, its cheap and you can wash them out regularly.

Drew Smith · **Posted:** Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:13 pm

Whitehouse wrote:

That would be great Drew,as I visit T'woomba several times a year I would love an email with name and number if thats alright?

Thanks
Pat

Aquabird Pet Centre‎
388a South St,
Toowoomba QLD 4350‎
(07) 4635 9211‎

Cheers Drew Smith

Drew Smith · **Posted:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:26 pm

A friend told me this morning they were now around $30 each (double) but still cheaper than making them I think

Cheers Drew Smith

Tomo · **Joined:** Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:53 am **Posts:** 2

I also use half cut plastic water drums I found it was better to use the darker coloured as pullets seem more content to sit & stay

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