Chicken nesting boxes are convenient holders for the fresh eggs that your backyard poultry flock will produce. Chicken nesting boxes are usually made of metal, wood, plastic and sometimes wood and concrete. They provide the chicken a cool and quiet place that is very comfortable to lay their eggs. In case you have limited budget, but have some spare time then you can save money by building custom made nesting boxes instead of purchasing costly one from the market. Here is a collection of 20 DIY nesting boxes that are easy and cheap to build.
1. Nesting Box – Single
Instructions: Ana White
2. DIY Wine Barrel Nesting Box
Instructions: Fresh Eggs Daily
3. Use Large Plastic Bowls as Nesting Boxes
via Krafty Kritters
4. 5-Gallon Bucket Nesting Boxes
5. Build External Nest Boxes for Your Chicken Coop
Instructions: The Garden Coop
6. Triplex Chicken Nesting Box for $50
Instructions: Remove and Replace
7. Roll-Away Nest Box
Instructions: The Southern Agrarian
8. 1×12 Wood Bulk Bins
Instructions: Ana White
9. Nest Boxes Made of Plastic Milk Crates
10. A-Frame Nesting Box
via Farm Natters