How many boxes?

[SkyStorm]

I have 10 chicks, I am planning there coop right now. 6 black leghorns and 4 road Island Reds. I need to know how many boxes I am going to need. I am thinking about breeding them if I get any roosters. I would like to have about 15 chickens. There run for the coop is going to be Huge so space isn't really an issue. I am thinking around 5-7 boxes. Your thoughts/suggestions?

 

[carrlr]

One box for every two-three layers. So, 5-7 would be adequate for you.

 

[Matt A NC]

You need 1 nest per 3-5 hens. My main henhouse has 20-25 ladies in it at any given time and 6 nest boxes. There are days I don't get eggs out of everyone of the nests. They all like to use the same nest, but will use others when occupied.

Matt