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How many nest boxes?

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I just built a small coop/run. I have five hens and am wondering how many nest boxes I need. Do I need one for each hen, or will a couple be OK since they won't all be laying at the same time?

post #2 of 4

I have heard 1 nesting box per 6 hens is sufficient. You may want to do a search for nesting boxes and read some of the previous posts about nesting boxes. Good Luck!

A whole mess of girls and one old man rooster! - Raising chickens for food and fun! I hope Grandma and Grandpa Beamer can see us now!
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A whole mess of girls and one old man rooster! - Raising chickens for food and fun! I hope Grandma and Grandpa Beamer can see us now!
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Thanks for the quick reply.smile

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I'd do two or more, since most folks' flocks tend to grow larger over time.  big_smile  I have 8 hens that ar elaying and they usually all lay in the same box!

Vicki
14hens (mixed breeds), 5 pygmy goats, 2 cavalier king charles spaniels, one boxer puppy, three kids and one DH!
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Vicki
14hens (mixed breeds), 5 pygmy goats, 2 cavalier king charles spaniels, one boxer puppy, three kids and one DH!
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