Nesting Box With Hinged Roof

The barred owl nest box has a 12 by 12 floor 22 inside floor to ceiling 7 diameter entrance hole with a leveled bottom located 18 above the floor to the top of the hole and ventilation openings in the floor and under the roof.

Nesting box with hinged roof.

In this article we cover the basics of nesting boxes including. The roof is hinged on two small brass hinges to give access for annual cleaning but screwed down to prevent predators. Nest boxes aren t essential for hens to lay eggs they can and do lay where they feel secure. The nesting box is only leaking from the where the roof hinges.

I ll have to ask dh what flashing is and see what he thinks if it s even possible to add based on our construction you think caulk would prevent the windows from leaking too. The nesting box is essential for you the flock keeper unless you enjoy searching the yard outbuildings and under every bush or overhang for eggs. The rest of the box is dry. Assemble this nest box with corrosion resistant screws fit to pre drilled countersunk pilot holes to reduce wood splitting.

Most of these henkeepers acknowledged that rain often leaked through the hinged edge of the roof lid where it met the wall of the coop. Best placement recommended sizes and how many you need for your flock. All screws are double plated and the hinge is solid brass so your bird nesting boxes will last you for many years to come. When exterior nest boxes showed up nearly all provided access through the roof of the box which was hinged like a toolbox lid.

The nest box lid is hinged with a brass hinge to give easy access to clear out any debris after use.