nest box question on new coop!

[lauriruth]

so, i'm already building a NEW, IMPROVED coop to replace my brand new, 6 month 0ld tractor.... i have 4 standard hens. if i put only one next box in the new coop, what happens when one goes broody? should i put two just in case?

 

[Bigfatchicken]

If it were me I would put and extra box in your new coop just so it does cause any problems between hens

 

[gryeyes]

Even though you only need one for every 1 - 4 hens, I'd still want two, just to TRY to avoid hen jams when more than one chicken wants to lay at a time.

 

[teach1rusl]

IMO if one of your breeds tends toward broodiness, I'd go for two. But if they are breeds that are not known for going broody, I probably wouldn't bother. If a miracle happens, then you could always stick her in a small covered litter box in the coop??? Now if you feel you have plenty of room in your coop, I would just go for two, but if pressed for space, just one.