External Nest Box Installation on Mobile Chicken Coop - Homesteading Videos

Part eight of the mobile chicken coop fabrication series. Adding the external accessible chicken nest boxes so you don't have to go inside the coop to get your eggs. Here's a link to that cool mitre saw stand by Rigid: amzn.to/2DKBIrP and the 20V tools I used in this video: Cordless Jig saw: amzn.to/2C14cZC,
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[@amyhill6457]

This guy is my hero! Amazing!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Wow thanks!

[@asher7318]

Live in the uk and been looking at loads of examples of this. This is by far the best example i have seen so ive gone with it. Thanks for the video !!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks. There's a play list for the entire coop build.

[@meganescent]

Thanks so much for showing most of your process! It really helps me to see all the details to understand.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

You're welcome - thanks for watching.

[@kathyhathaway8823]

Wow just found this old video it is amazing how things have changed . It all really looks great .

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Kathy.

[@scottfortune9016]

I'm in the middle of the video. I love that portable saw. That was such an easy setup!!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Scott. Yeah, I think that's a Rigid saw stand with that miter saw. I really like it. I got a dewalt that is similar for that table saw you saw me lug out there, but it doesn't swing out like the Rigid does. Thanks for watching.

[@donaldcowick4280]

Great demonstration of your skills. building in place wonderful!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Donald. This has worked out really well I did add a plastic piece over the crack where the hinges are because a little bit of water was getting in with a hard rain. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@50shadesofgreen]

you've done a marvelous job so far Jerome !! it going to look awesome completed !!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Simon. I'm hoping to have it done this weekend. Just a few more things to do on it. Take care.

[@caribecastaway6447]

Wow not many words spoken but your video said volumes. Thanks, Great video, a lot of thought went into that box.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks CC. Yeah, no plans. Just design and build on the fly. Thanks for stopping by.

[@kingbee4474]

​​@@JeromeBeeFarm doesn't water get into the nesting boxes (between that horizontal piece and the flap)?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

@@kingbee4474 A little bit did, however the roof overhang was over it so it shelters it pretty well. I did put a piece of flexible plastic over it later on. I cut up a piece off of an old air mattress.

[@kingbee4474]

@@JeromeBeeFarm I was going to suggest a flexible piece of plastic, yes. Good info! Thanks

[@HomeInTheSticks]

You sure enough have some skills brother, and dang you have some nice tools!! That side cutter does come in handy for sure!! Coop is looking REALLY good Darren!! Dan

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Dan. Those Dewalt 20V are the best. I really like them. I think this will be four years I've had them and use them all the time. Hoping the coop is up and running this weekend. I need the wind to die down so I can spray some stain on it and not stain everything else. lol Take care brother.

[@timcapuchino3563]

You did an amazing job

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Tim. It's been in service since that video, I think 3 years. It needs another coat of stain/water sealant. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@reynablue1]

love your builds!!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Reynas. This was not one of my better videos that I did early on and yet it gets a lot of views. lol The coop is going strong on year 3, but needs a new coat of sealer on it. Thanks for watching.

[@HappyTrailsHiking]

Nice! Looks like you had help throughout the day making sure you were fed and watered. ;-) Looks like you will have happy chickens soon!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Happy Trails Hiking yep 👍. She’s a sweetheart. Kept my water bowl full all day. Thanks HTH for watching and commenting. Take care.

[@dalewilliams9262]

Thank you. Very helpful...

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Glad you liked it. It’s working well in the second year. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@randylee6464]

I'm using your design to build my chicken box. Like your setup

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Randy. It works well for me. I actually use the right side box to store stuff and the hens use the other three. I have 13 chickens and they usually only use two. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@trueSoldierInCHRIST]

Awesome neat box

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks, it works really good too.

[@loadi2865]

wow looking good.....

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

+loadi2 thanks for watching and commenting. 👍👍🐓🐓

[@seecesar]

Nice job!!!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks!

[@lsoutdoors2354]

That's awesome set up

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks L&S. Getting closer to having it done. I'm ready. So are the chickens. lol Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care.

[@lsoutdoors2354]

We are waiting on some bees come in tomorrow game and fish is trying find out what killed all bees in VA

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I saw a lot of VA beekeepers talking about the losses this year. I think a lot of it had to do with a longer and colder winter than normal for that area.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Nice miter saw mover.👍

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Michael. I think that’s a Ryobi and it’s really handy.

[@joea104]

Thank you sir I have and old metal shed that im converting into a chicken coop and was wondering how I should go about building out the nesting box your video helped me out a lot.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Joe. It’s been a good design and has lasted pretty good. I did add a plastic strip at the top where the hinges go to keep water out. Thanks for stopping by.

[@TheCrookedCoop]

Seeing you using gloves while operating a table saw made me wince but nice work overall.

[@michaelkalbow2142]

Nice job! I'm jealous.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks! The chickens like it.

[@danc6222]

Good job

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Dan.

[@joecascia9714]

Good work. A time saver would be to set the depth on a skill saw to cut out the siding. Four quick cuts and done.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hi Joe. Yeah, a couple other folks mentioned that as well. Thanks for watching.

[@WesLovelace]

Nice additions .....Chicks won't feel all.... Coop'd up!! Gettin' closer to Omelet Time!!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Wes Lovelace thanks Wes. They are definitely cooped up in their box in the garage. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care.

[@fairy_3535]

Instead of vinyl I recommend 1/4” starboard it will not need to be replaced and it’s in my opinion a much choice for easy clean out oh and rivet it in to place to ensure a smooth surface

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

That’s a good choice. I went for slick and least expensive. 👍👍 🐓🐔thanks for watching and commenting.

[@theidahodian4518]

I gave you a like just for the angle cut at 8:16

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

😊 Thanks Idahodian!

[@stephenstewart7972]

Great video. I used it as a big part of planning the add-on nesting boxes as our flock grew out of control. Did you do anything to keep rain out of the hinge line on the lid?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Stephen. The roof overhangs the hinge crack, so it stays relatively dry, even with strong storms. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🐓

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Great job done buddy! Where was you at when I needed a carpenter on make my second greenhouse? LOL... Those tires are gonna blow out if you keep adding weight to it..LMBO.. That shonuff is a chicken mansion I tell ya. Have a great day buddy! :-)

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Mr. CB. I'm a reluctant carpenter. lol not much experience, but I cobble it together. Funny, I had to pop open one of the wheel wells inside and put some air in one of the tires. It has about 2" of travel left on the suspension. lol It's not designed for cross country for sure. It's a heavy mother. lol Take care Mr. CB.

[@samaramartinez9606]

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[@Mbuzz03]

Loved the add-on external nesting box. I am a newbie to this. Can you tell me how you calculated the angle to cut the pieces to make the angle for the top?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I installed the horizontal parts of the box first and left about 3” rise above them. I cut the triangle pieces to fill the rise. So it’s about 3” decline from back to front. It’s probably a 2x4 width cut in a triangle with the length being the depth of the box. You just want a little slope so water runs off and not back into the coop. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kdog005]

Follow up question from me: What did you make this cut with?

[@wcorporon3736]

Hey Darren. Just seeing this! We got chickens in late July. About to add nesting box on their coop. Would love some bee guidance. Thinking about that for next year or maybe 2024. Give me a shout!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Hey Will, great to hear from you. Hope all's well. I keep up with you on FB. This nest box works great. The only thing I changed was I added a piece of plastic to cover where the hinge is to keep water out. Take care.

[@SouthernFoodJunkie]

Good tip on the linoleum. I like that idea. Those battery powered tools sure come in handy. I have a skill saw and reciprocating saw and love them. I also use my impact a ton. You do really neat work, Darren. Did you ever work as a carpenter before? Or have family that was?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I picked up that linoleum tip from Al Lumnah, Lumnah Acres channel. I watch him all the time. I found him when I googled to see if anyone had built a coop on a trailer and he had done the exact same thing, so I used a lot of his design and ideas on my coop. I love those dewalt tools. Check out the jig saw. It's really handy. I use it quite a bit. Take care.

[@SouthernFoodJunkie]

Jerome Bee Farm & Homestead I think I have watched them before. I need a jigsaw like that. Mine is the Ridged brand. I really live that brand. I had it 8 years and batteries went bad they sent me two brand new ones 👍I will watch your reveal video tomorrow 👍 I'm excited to see it lol.

[@lancerobinson8364]

Line the wall behind the roost too, and all the way around 12". Makes cleaning much better.

[@ameliomeister]

Did you seal the plywood with anything? Thanks! Great video! I’m looking for nesting box ideas because I’m sick of climbing in the window of the chicken coop. I need nesting boxes and a door.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Yes. I put Thompson’s stain in seal type sealer on it. Actually put a second coat this year.

[@medicatedforyoursafety9349]

hi @jerome bee farm & homestead, Looking at your build it looks good, but i see you didn't (in the video at least) mention whether of not you were going to flash the nesting box opening. I've done a replica of your box and with the heavy florida rains we get here my nesting boxes were very wet inside. i plan to this week flash/caulk due to this issue.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

No, I didn’t, but the roof overhang keeps water off if it pretty good. I’ve never had an issue with it getting wet in there. I do need to give it another coat of water seal though, it’s wearing off.

[@kevinbrennan5509]

great tunes man,

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Kevin. Most of them come from the Country and Folk genre on KZbin Music for creators. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kvmccoy]

Stupid question, but what’s the angle of those top 2x4’s you used to place the roof on?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Not stupid, and I didn't really do a set angle. Seems like I put the center beam about 14" above the sides and went with that, then bird notched my joists. I'd guess it's around 15-20 deg. Quick tip - extend the roof over the egg box. Mine wasn't out far enough, and I cut a little off my roof panels, and could have used that extra length. I wound up putting a plastic membrane over the egg door to keep water out. Good luck!

[@Flo-Rida-FPV]

how are you keeping rain from coming through the top of lid where the hinge would be placed?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I put a flexible piece of rubber over it. It’s also mostly covered with the roof line as well.

[@Kalisi]

Hi there, what kind of wood did you use to construct the nesting box?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

It's plywood siding. It starts with a T, like T-60 or something like that. Same materials as the siding on the rest of the coop. It's framed with 2x4's. Good luck.

[@phillipmeyer493]

What did you do to keep rain water out from where it hinges?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

There’s nothing there. The roof overhang covers it. I don’t have any problem with it getting wet. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@smilingdog54]

What is the measurements of the nestbox you built! You did a wonderful job!

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Oh boy, I don't really remember. I do know that they are between 16" centers on the wall studs, so 16" wide, and they are probably 18* tall and about the same depth. If you want I can go measure for exact. let me know, next time I get eggs I'll grab a tape measure. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@smilingdog54]

That won't be necessary. You did a wonderful job!

[@davidneil7307]

I'm curious how you keep the rain from i through that crack. I'm looking at rebuilding one and that was one of the issues I had with my other build. I or shingles on it to protect the wood but I'd still get rain dropping in where the homes where on really wet days and would have to clean it the wet bedding. Great build by the way. You've given me ideas for making my rebuild better.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

HI David. The roof overhangs a little to keep most of it out. I guess it gets in there on a really hard rain. I've never noticed the bedding wet though. Maybe the angle of the lid forces the droplets to go down to the edge. I keep the nest box on the right hand side full of stuff all the time and also a bag of DE, and never noticed it wet. It's been a good coop so far. This will be the third year. It could use some more water seal/stain in a few places. Thanks for watching.

[@davidneil7307]

That makes sense. I've got no over hang on mine. I'm in the Seattle area and we can get some sideways rain here sometimes. The bedding's not always wet when it rains, just after long hard storms. I've thought about trying to build a little gutter over it but haven't figured out the right way to do it. Maybe after I rebuild it I'll get an idea. The original build was pressboard and I never got around to painting it so it's starting to weather and some screws are pulling out.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

You could probably put a piece of thin flexible plastic over it. Or from the bottom put a piece of adhesive weather strip in the crack so it compresses when it’s shut.

[@aaronwilliamson4045]

I caught the same thing.. One way to avoid the crack is to attach a 2x4 on the coop 1/2 inch or so above box and hinge the lid to the 2x4 with the lid under the 2x4 and covering the nest box in place.

[@MeSing2U]

Hi there! Can you tell me about what size the nesting boxes are? I've heard 12x12. So what was the length of the 2x4 that you cut that were sticking out on both sides? Thanks

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I think they are about 16” square. The studs are 16” on center, so that 2x4 would be sticking out around 16”. Good luck.

[@MeSing2U]

@@JeromeBeeFarm Thank you so much! I love this video. It is the simplest one I have seen on how to build on to your coop.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I have a play list on start to finish for this coop if you are interested. It was quite a project. It's still going strong. I think it's 5 or 6 years old now. Here's the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL43EE-rBQWH12umfwuF4O4309hsLu2H47

[@shanenorth8663]

What angle did u cut the top pieces

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Don't recall, looks like about 20 deg.

[@426superbee4]

smart ideal ask me > only way to go Should get many years out of that one Are ya going to use any anchor> for high winds if ya do get Black Anchor Pack (4-Piece) for 9 bucks HOME DEPOT Any Bee keepers needs Anchor Tie Downs for your hives > This is ideal for Hurricanes Tornado's or High winds in bad storms

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I don't have any plans to tie it down. It's sitting on blocks on the corners on one end. I've been lucky so far with my hives and haven't had any blow over. They are protected by some trees. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ntentsntents3849]

how do i get the measurements for this project????/

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Gonna have to eyeball it I suppose. The only thing I recall is the studs are on 16" centers.

[@waltbeach522]

How big do you suggest the width of one box needs to be for a chicken

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

These were 16” because that’s the stud spacing.

[@waltbeach522]

Jerome Bee Farm & Homestead I’ve been trying to build a larger coop how high do you suggest the coop be so that the chickens can perch at night in the coop

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

I made mine a standard wall height so the siding panels fit. I also wanted to be able to walk into it without stooping over because I’m 6’2” tall. My first roost is just above roost tops and the other bars are above that at about 4’ I’d guess, even with the bottom of the window. If you go to the coop build play list and watch the last video you can see it completes and see the roost bars. They lift out for cleaning.

[@waltbeach522]

Jerome Bee Farm & Homestead Thank you for that I was just getting another 10 chickens so I was wondering how large it needed to be

[@tpaineredux3745]

What is that song playing in the background?

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

It's free music off KZbin. That video is so old, I have no idea what it is. Thanks for watching.

[@tpaineredux3745]

@@JeromeBeeFarm Thanks. Been trying to "shazam" it but it comes back to some Asian guy strumming a guitar. Definitely not the song I'm looking for., Building those nest boxes this weekend. Be well.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

One thing I added to them was a plastic membrane over that top seam on the door to keep water out during those hard rains. Other than that it’s been great. Good luck.

[@sonickchri]

Thanks for this but the door(s) should probably hinge from the side instead of the top so as not to startle the chickens while laying.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Like opening from the side won’t startle them? It works just fine.

[@sonickchri]

@@JeromeBeeFarm Good to know. I am only going off of previous research. I'm at the step where I need to build the nesting boxes. I'm using sheet metal roofing and likely will have it hinge from the side.

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

That will probably work just fine. You might add a small permanent strip across the bottom that prevents nest material/eggs from falling out when you open it.

[@sonickchri]

@@JeromeBeeFarm Good idea! Thanks for the tip!

[@cricketscorner6514]

Still looking for that off camera crew.😁👍

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Haha. Let me know when you find them so I can put them to work. lol thanks for watching and commenting.

[@justinsane7128]

What a great chicken house, too bad it would cost a million dollars to build today, thanks Brandon, let's go Joe

[@JeromeBeeFarm]

Thanks Justin. Yeah, lumber prices are nuts.