Roosts and Nest Boxes

Roosts: use 2x4 lumber wide side up (so birds can sit on their feet and cover their toes in winter), 18 inches above the floor, with 12 inches of bar per bird. Place at least 12 inches above the highest nest box, otherwise hens will sleep in the nests and soil eggs. Nest boxes: 12x12x12 inches, one per 3-4 hens, dark and tucked low along a wall with bedding 4 inches deep.