BEST NEST BOX ~ THE ULTIMATE CHICKEN LAYING BOX

[@jerkyturkey007]

I’ve had one for ten years, worth every penny, I love it.

[@BIGALTX]

You bet! 👍🏻😎

[@KatrinaTrys]

Lol.. 😁.. Love this.. I made one & put foam instead of cage wire for the eggs to roll into. Helps with the busting. Gotta take care of my girls hard work & the boys great breakfast lol

[@KumiOriFarm]

Try half a piece of foam pipe insulation as a egg bumper

[@BIGALTX]

That's what I was thinkin'

[@RealitySurvival]

Just got mine assembled and installed in the coop today!

[@BIGALTX]

Let me know how you like it. If you have a problem getting them to use it... Here's a tip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2TbhZ2eatmZhtU

[@lelandbrendle8564]

How about some pipe insulation to make a bumper

[@BIGALTX]

That would probably work! Thanks for the tip.

[@votered1552]

Had one of these installed for 1 1/2 years. None of my chickens use them. Tried putting some straw in and some fake eggs and nothing. Getting ready to take it out and go back to what I had before.

[@BIGALTX]

Wow… That’s unusual. I’ve heard some people say they had trouble at first, but usually the chickens learn to use it. I’ve never had a problem with it.

[@mycrazyfamilyid]

"You know how it is, mama!" 🤣

[@BIGALTX]

Hahaha!

[@ProfKSE]

Cool. Almost makes me want to go buy some chickens. Almost, I said.

[@michaelb8091]

Funny I was thinking of these the other day wastrying to remember these but couldn’t. Thanks for jogging my memory.

[@larrylhall]

Love it!

[@larrysowada9905]

Cut a pool noodle in half length wise that should do the trick. Larry

[@votered1552]

Some reason my chickens don’t like it 2 out of 15 chickens use it. Had some homemade ones before and they all used them. Now they lay on the floor

[@BIGALTX]

Well... Then try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ3Qgpdsf7-KsNE What I show in this video broke mine from laying on the ground. When they stopped, I removed the wire from the pen... so far still not laying on the ground I _might_ see one on the ground every month or so...

[@bomricio]

For sure this rollaway is true solution!!

[@BIGALTX]

I have no regrets about buying one. Here are some on Amazon: amzn.to/3baMAxt

[@krisztinab.4958]

Awesome! This is what I was looking for. I'm gonna check it out. Thanks. Best wishes. K.

[@BIGALTX]

Glad it was helpful!

[@megannelson1113]

I can’t get mine to lay in it I put a little bit to hang in it like they’re all nuts box had and I even taped up the flaps but they want to I’ll lay on the shelf in their coop it’s frustrating because it was expensive and they all just want to use the shelf

[@BIGALTX]

Not sure what "shelf' you're talking about, but if it is a shelf that was there previously... Take down the shelf...

[@evansboit6270]

What is your feed formulation to attain maximum production?

[@BIGALTX]

No real formulation. I just give them a 16% Lay Pellet free choice all day. Then at night, I give them a little scratch... not too much or it will lessen their egg production.

[@JanColdwater]

Becky's homestead said to give food grade diatomaceous earth mixed in their food and it will clean up your eggs due to worms... just in case.

[@BIGALTX]

I use DE from time to time... but need to make it a regular thing

[@jenniehaiflich6340]

Will the eggs freeze during the winter in the best nest box?

[@BIGALTX]

Yes, they are not protected from cold temps. I don't see any way to insulate them and still give the chickens access.

[@cramgod6713]

I am definitely building mine just like this

[@BIGALTX]

No more dirty eggs!! 👍😎

[@sansomspressurecleaningpoo9519]

I got one and love it.

[@ArmsFamilyHomestead]

That's a really nice looking nest box!

[@naplescajun]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelcopeland8985]

Will that work in Minnesota?

[@BIGALTX]

Sure, I don't see why not

[@megannelson1113]

Little bit of hey like they’re old Nest box** any tips on how to get them to use the nest box instead of the shelf ?

[@BIGALTX]

Originally, I put some hay and pine shavings in there, like was in their old nest box. It worked for me, but not immediately. If you're still having problems, contact Best Nest Box and ask them for suggestions...

[@thaerss16]

How high did u install it?

[@BIGALTX]

It’s probably about 2 feet high. But, I had their ladder right next to it (that they used to get to their roost). Most chickens don’t have any problem, jumping 2 feet high. You could always install it lower than that though. Your choice.

[@lastsamurai808]

I’m new to raising backyard chickens, all I know is what’s on the internet. Isn’t poop on the eggs mean they have worms? And a drop of vinegar in their water every couple of months should fix that? Again I very new to this so correct me if I’m wrong.

[@BIGALTX]

Not necessarily, but sometimes true. I think it takes a lot more vinegar in the water than a 'drop'. I've heard something like a 1/2 cup in a gallon (or something like that)... but not sure.

[@seriouslynow22]

I add a small amount of Apple Cider Vinegar to my chicken's water.

[@viperfukgoogplus386]

Looks like a nice box, but i would think the mesh screen and extra airflow would make eggs freeze and crack in the winters. A normal nestbox has some bedding to insulate the egg and delay freezing. Do you have cold winters?

[@BIGALTX]

Not like up north. I'm in E TX

[@mycrazyfamilyid]

I wonder if putting a couple hay bales under it would insulate it enough.

[@NotTelling51]

those are nice.. if I do chickens again I'd buy one.

[@Hippiecat67]

Can you plant and grow black berries in part sun part shade and will they produce a good amount of berries? I like your nest box, going to look into one.

[@BIGALTX]

I think they'd do OK in part sun, but best in full sun

[@ThinkAboutMyComment]

Do they go in the box on their own to lay or how does that work?

[@BIGALTX]

Sure... sometimes there is a little learning curve, but they like the privacy of the box and start using it on their own

[@mikeburke1993]

They are pecking the egg. MAYBE because they want calcium?

[@BIGALTX]

Perhaps... thanks for the comment

[@sandyferrell7492]

Very cool thanks for sharing

[@jomon1720]

:) my life is now complete..no more poop... Ha Ha..thanks for the video.

[@sthao7167]

nice big eggs

[@caseyswansontvrdik431]

We recently bought one of these and our chickens will not go in it! They hate it, they lay underneath it. We don't know what to do to get them to use it.

[@BIGALTX]

Put some shavings (or hay or whatever you had in your old boxes) in it. If that doesnt work, set the Best Nest box on the ground where the hens are laying. Pull back the red curtains and tape them up so they can see and go in without being scared, Worked for me. If all else fails, call Best Nest Box... they are glad to help

[@YankeeLivn]

Nice one thanks for sharing

[@fatfarm]

It is a nice nestbox but too expensive. I made a DIY chicken nest box for $4. My chickens are laying.

[@joblack5933]

Can you tell us how to make one?

[@pauluskumi]

how do i get these nest boxes to buy

[@samkaahaaina7631]

Where do o buy this nest Bowes from

[@haroldgray5811]

This is $395 on Amazon! Was it worth it?

[@BIGALTX]

This was several years ago, but I think I remember paying in the low $200's There are a lot cheaper options now: amzn.to/3RItcuQ

[@joslynwarner3890]

Hi i will like to buy bought of them

[@BIGALTX]

Sorry, not for sale

[@aretools]

Ghost eggs! The chicken most wonder where the egg went :)

[@BIGALTX]

Maybe that's why they look puzzled all the time 😀

[@GrandmaGingersFarm]

My chickens will NOT use it. Any ideas?

[@BIGALTX]

I used bedding material in it... whatever you were using in the old boxes. Tape back the red flaps so they can see in and walk in without it scaring them. That worked for me.

[@blitzburghbilly7813]

Ginger Borgeson BREAK THEIR LiL NECKS PLUCK THEM COOK THEM AND EAT THEM ..... THEN BUY NEW 1'z AND INTRODUCE THEM TO THE NEW BOX... ( PROBLEM SOLVED ) 👏🏽 lololol ......

[@caseyswansontvrdik431]

I'm having the same problem we taped up the flaps, put golf balls inside and also some bedding. They still lay undernath it

[@grantholder4132]

You could probably cut a pool noodle as a bumper

[@BIGALTX]

Good idea!

[@rustedoakhomestead]

They're awful nice but mighty pricey! I might just see about DIY-ing something similar

[@KatrinaTrys]

Rusted Oak Homestead: if I can build one with only little building skills, you can.. KZbin is great for step by step lol..

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Simeon on the Swedish Homestead channel recently posted a video about making a nest box like this.

[@jawick]

Google "Roll away nest boxes" ta fishman to find the best and cheapest nest box idea. Pure common sense.

[@OgMandin0]

Eggs are porous. They breathe. Chefs have long kept eggs in the same container with truffles. Overnight, they become "truffle flavored eggs." =Perhaps EGG POOP adds to their " *EGGY RICHNESS* ?"

[@Thunder_Dream_Designs]

BUTT JUICE!!! hahahaha

[@BIGALTX]

Uhhhhh… I guess I was at a loss for words 😊

[@xxxbxdoxxx4815]

Hi

[@semperfitt356]

cool vid but got a little dizzy, try making vids not so close up

[@CliffsideStables]

👍👍

[@007darryl]

😎

[@mikelance7175]

400$

[@BIGALTX]

There are a lot of them that are much cheaper. Here's a link: amzn.to/3Dpy2a5

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Poop happens!

[@SpYucaipaSoCal]

My chickens hate it. Most won’t lay in it. They will lay on the ground. And the broody hens still will sit in there with not one single egg. Do yourself a favor and build wood roll out boxes yourself. And save a chunk of money by not buying these metal ones. I have 9 hens in the coop and the 3 slot metal box that haven’t been laid in over 2 years. They much rather a dark colored bucket. Not white. A black planter bucket is one of there favorites. These look cool but just not what my hens like.

[@BIGALTX]

Well... mine took a few days to learn to use it, but I absolutely love mine All the eggs are so clean I only have one egg on the ground every week or 2

[@mstfaa7amd29]

can you sport my chnal

[@TheKnitwiz]

Bubble wrap

[@kubilaydemir7530]

Vvv

[@ed9709]

Boy that is a messy job.

[@djmellow5011]

haha bust :D

[@salauatyermek4875]

Not the best