How many nesting boxes

[1eyejer]

Im not sure how many nesting boxes i need for 12 laying hens

 

[CityClucks]

Quote:
Three (3) nest boxes is enough for 12 hens. That's what I have and it works great. Some days there are eggs in all 3 boxes, sometimes in 2, some days in just one. One nest to every 3 or 4 chickens is the rule of thumb.

 

[elmo]

I've heard the rule of thumb: one box for every 2-4 hens, although you'll probably find they all want to use the same one anyway.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

Three smaller boxes or one big community nest.

.....Alan.