how big should i make the nest box?

sunflowerenvy

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hi i have 9 pullets n a roo Australorp, Cochin,Buff Orpington, maybe Campine they are like Standard size chicken i need to make nest boxes for my coop . would like to know the size of the nest boxes i made and how made should i have now.? i would like to get 5 more chicken down the road , i thought to put the nest boxes about 12 inch off the foor

my coop is 8 x12
my run is 10x 10 but it will be expand to10x20 when then fence come in
any other idea will be welcome?
pic of the coop will be following later?
 
My DH made mine next boxes a bit too small. I would recommend them being at least 14 square. my little game hens fit in the boxes fine, but the bigger hens are going to have a bit of an issue. IMO.

but who know the big hens may like the cozy little spot.
 
Mine are 18" inches off the ground, I also have a 8x12 coop. My boxes are 12"wide, 15" high and 18"deep inside and the "entrance hole" is 10x10
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