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Yes, those nestboxes are higher than the roosts, which is not generally a good idea. A high nest box is fine if they can get into it (with an adjacent perch), but the roost needs to be higher. Otherwise they are likely to roost in the nest box, or on the edge, and make it pooey. The other thing...

They look very cute and well made. Please bear in mind that standard size chickens need AT LEAST 4 sq. ft. per chicken in the coop, and 10 sq. ft. in the run. With that in mind, I would not put more than 2-3 hens in a 10 sq. ft. structure. If you go tighter than that, you will risk pecking...