How many nest boxes per number of hens?

[Brahmadarma]

I have just built my coop for five hens....now looks like I may have seven. Will two nest boxes be enough for for seven hens?
I could add one more but it would be lower, near the ground. Any comments?

 

[Marlinchaser]

two is enough, but they will all use the same one.

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

One nest for every five hens is what I have heard over and over

 

[Brahmadarma]

Thanks. That's good news. Maybe I will get 3 more!!

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

That's what I would do