During the winter, cover the north, east, and west sides of the house. Plastic material can be used for this. The south side is left open for ventilation. You need one nest for every four pullets. Nests must be at least 12x12x12-inches so that plenty of nesting material can be used.
Wood shavings make excellent nesting material.
Floor eggs get dirty and many are broken. Provide one 4-foot waterer for every 100 birds. It may be an automatic waterer or one that you must keep filled with water. You need 5-inches of feeder space for each pullet or hen. A small feeder for oyster shell may aid in producing strong egg shells and maintaining egg production.