How many boxes should i have for 6 hens? How big should my coop be?

[flyerman]

Ready to build but i want to make sure its right!!

 

[t/m]

I would have 2 boxes, but they may only use one. We have 4 hens, had 2 boxes right next to each other and they only used one and 'fought' over it. We put a divider between them and now they all use both boxes. What kind of weather do you have? If they will be inside alot in the winter, the coop would have to be larger. If they will be outside most of the time then you can get by with something smaller.

 

[t/m]

btw

and

from sw VA. Just noticed this was your 1st post! The search engine has lots of info also, just type coop size and separate search nest box. This is a super useful and helpful site. Welcome!

 

[flyerman]

Thank you ! We are in SE VA . So you think Three boxes for six hens would be ok?

 

[t/m]

more than enough...you'll be ready when chicken math takes over and your flock increases!