Nesting Box Dimensions

[thaiturkey]

I'm about to start making a new coop to replace the shambles that was made for me. I've learned a lot, thanks mainly to this forum, and am looking for a bit more help.

I guess that the dimensions of the nesting boxes is very important. I don't yet have a full grown hen as a guide so some tips from members would be welcome, please.

Also, I have noticed that images of coops on the internet have the nesting boxes added to the outside wall. Is there a reason for this other than to provide easy human access? If my coop is big enough for me to stand in, would a do better to have the boxes inside with no external access?

Finally, please, is the advice I saw elsewhere that I should build a communal nesting box correct or should I make individual ones?

 

[rwm_2004]

I just use an old round tub about a foot or so deep and put it hay in it in the dark corner of the pen and my hen uses it fine

 

[turkey guru]

my hens perfer soil over sawdust or hay, with hay she can burry the eggs and not get a good set, sawdust stays damp , on the ground,good soil dry, (no large rocks ,egg breakers) lean a 1/2 sheet or 1/4 sheet of plywood , what your after is a dark conner! good luck tom

 

[thaiturkey]

Many thanks TG.