FREE Nesting Boxes

[@intentionallymade]

I know this is really old video but wanted to share that we use crates as well and bought 60 cent tile with the sticky back on it put it in the bottom of each crate. easy to clean and replace if needed. No bedding gets through the holes. Its great!

[@jcwaller55]

I use the political yard signs in mine. when election is over a lot of those don't get picked up. so you also help clean up the area

[@adrianneavenicci]

I'm currently learning about keeping chickens and I love finding out someone else has used something I was thinking of possibly using. Reassures me I'm on the right track.

[@5.9.2_homesteading..1]

this is creative ,But you could have put newspaper on the bottom then the straw and that's even cheaper.

[@hermesperez6304]

Maybe the table placemats would cover more and you could cut them to size as well. Great idea on the bases which made me think of table placemats.

[@darnegoldie6705]

Fantastic. I will use this system (just 3 across) so that i can transport my broody hen to the broody coop without causing her ANY stress. Thank you for your video. Looking online for crates :)

[@TacklingTheGiants]

Instead of putting something INSIDE the top crate, put something ON TOP of the bottom crate (which would be underneath the top crate)...a linoleum tile would work great!

[@earacheselbowsenoch6251]

Brilliant... Now that's thinking outside the box!!!!

[@kellycuthbert5403]

Could use a shingle too. When they dig around acts as emory board

[@hilandergrog351]

That is actually an ingenious idea.

[@suzymcalister7930]

How did you get the crates for free?

[@petergilfillan8340]

Great idea. I love a good upcycling idea. Thanks for the tip.

[@joyceduesel7966]

We just put that in. Hoping it works. Crates are hard to find. Thank you

[@bradleyacarter7472]

Where do you get free crates?

[@Sonnyfarm5]

I use the same thing for my nesting boxes in one of my coop, they work perfect!

[@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel]

Sonny Ray Don't you just love it!? Great minds think alike!

[@rickershomesteadahobbyfarm3291]

My grandmother used to have nest boxes like this

[@tonyvang5]

I cut a rug or carpet put it inside it works too

[@Tonia.lynn2411]

I wonder if they moms will have their chicks on the top and if so do you ever worry about the chicks falling an hurting themselves trying to get out?

[@khelfaouiaissam2]

why putting the cover their you can put the same cover of wood that you used on the top ue it between the boxes that way it won't fall down

[@Mouavaj]

I use the same method! Love this video very much! 😄

[@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel]

Thank you.

[@rushellealexandra5243]

where can u get free plasti\c crates from jw ? i had a wood box that was in my coop and a cat pan atm with straw this looks like a good idea so each hen has her own cubicle ..... als how can i make a perch more stable ... my coop had a nice original perch but it fell down at one end when i went to check and make sure they were all out of the runn and in the coop..... saw one end fell down this is an old farm and old coop i fixed up and made nice again ..... jw how i could better secure the perch .. im assuming a old nail was to rusty and why it gave way .., the wood is in excelent condition though.....

[@terryedge3423]

Thank you that's a great idea . But my girls want the same box about the same time they will sit on another girl and lay there egg 3 open but they don't care any ideas on how to get them to use different boxes ?

[@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel]

That always seems to be the way! Lol! Try blocking the box so that none of them can get in it. Hopefully they will all find a different favorite.

[@terryedge3423]

@@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel Thank you

[@djbarwin785]

Free nesting boxes! Step one : already have 8 of these crates that I have. Step 2 : go purchase this under layer from dollar tree Lol thanks?

[@tinag2226]

Thanks for sharing. Awesome Idea, that will work great in our coop.....now what will I do with all the old records. Guess I'll have to find more crates. LOL Have a great day!

[@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel]

tina gryg LOL! I still have my records in crates! We were able to get ours for our coop from a local grocery store that had too many. Just ask, most times they will give you a couple.

[@TheKingOfPopVideos01]

I use them too but my chickens like to sleep on them at night and make a mess

[@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel]

I’ve found that if their perch is higher than the boxes they will choose to use it instead. An angled board across the top works too as the slide off.

[@colorblind2u]

No longer available at the dollar store

[@avonleanne]

what a great recycle idea!!! I think I will steal it!!! LOL....where do you find empty milk crates? do the grocery stores have them just laying around?

[@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel]

avonleanne We did get them from a local grocery store where we used to live. If you ask, usually they will let you have a few. Check convenience stores too.

[@margaretlynd3514]

Walmart back to school time $3 each

[@Enriquecervantes28]

That's i want to do for mi chickens but I don't have that kind of boxes

[@ISRAELLOFT]

those crate is expensive actually, unless you just pick it up on the garbage.

[@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel]

We got them all for free from a local business. They usually have more than they need.

[@Angela-rp9zg]

MyHomesteadingProject As someone who works in the dairy industry, and knows the laws concerning milk crates.... Milk crates are very expensive for dairy companies to make. Any of them, even damaged ones are recycled. It is also against the law to have them and use them for anything other then their intended purpose which is to transport dairy products. That is why there is a warning on the milk crates that say "Warning use by other than registered owner punishable by law." You also can look up the laws concerning milk crates. Any business that gives them away to the public is also breaking the law and the people that have them in their possession are in possession of private property that is not theirs, which is also illegal. People that do these types of things are what causes the cost of milk and other dairy products to continually rise. Just FYI.

[@scottieshawn4814]

@@Angela-rp9zg Nobody cares karen

[@tf5926]

Great idea!👍

[@agathadolan362]

Great idea

[@harrandhawa3880]

Perfect perfect 😍😍

[@sandiatleo1550]

I will try this for.my bunny.

[@asmarhabeeb2714]

Carpet is the best so why you are using this. Place the carpet, sprinkle some 7 dust to prevent mites then place 2 inches of wood shaving to absorb moist and give the chicken comfortable bed then some straws to hold the eggs in the middle.

[@pkneeyahx]

Those aren't free, just ask the dairy industry! LOL

[@jackiesanchez3404]

I want them so bad the nesting boxes

[@kimlettau4167]

Brillant!

[@caydinrye4439]

Put newspaper in the nesting boxes

[@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel]

I have tried that but it tends to get shredded by their nails or they manage to toss it out of the nest. They can really be a pain sometimes!

[@sayedraid9912]

Thank you I like your idea please give me more information

[@sayedraid9912]

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[@grannyphoenix6520]

Maybe, film yourself putting A box from empty to full of ckn?

[@PolarBearXx]

I use cardboard from pizza lol for the bottom

[@mr.rogersplayhouse3376]

🐔Thank You🐔

[@iammotley9212]

Flip them upside down.

[@hisnherhomestead3472]

Awesome idea! We have a little homestead and rabbits has really been such a blast to raise. Have you considered doing rabbits? here is our most recent litter and they are ridiculously cute! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mou6fYmpl6iAgNU

[@MyHomesteadingProjectChannel]

hisnherhomestead Cute bunnies! We will be getting rabbits this spring once we get a few other projects done and prepare a place for them. In the past we had them as pets. I think that they are our best option for starting our meat animals though.

[@hisnherhomestead3472]

Yeah there are a few tricks to learn but they are super fast and efficient producers

[@christjulipds13]

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