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

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4. 5-Gallon Bucket Nesting Boxes

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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

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10. A-Frame Nesting Box

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