nesting box question

[chicketydooda]

We are in the process of building nesting boxes...will they use the nesting boxes if they are not inside the hen house? they will look like this....

 

[Chicks Galore3]

Most likely they will. SOME hens, however, like to find hidden spots outside to lay. I usually keep new pullets in the coop for a week or so so 1.) They know what is home and will come back at night to roost and 2.) So they know where to lay and will com back.