Nesting box question...

[Dash Riprock]

I am getting 6 1.5 yr old hens on Sunday. Coop is ready, but I am unsure of the number of nesting boxes I need to have in place. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[redoak]

2 nesting boxes will be plenty for 6 hens. I made mine 14 inches wide, tall, deep with a 45 degree sloped top so they can't roost on top of them.

 

[the simple life]

Have fun with your new girls.

 

[Dash Riprock]

Thanks!

The family is eagerly awaiting the arrival of our girls. 2 RIR's, 2 Dom's and 2 Sex Links. Woo Hooo!!

 

[speckledhen]

How much fun you're going to have! Yes, I agree that two is plenty. Mine have lots and they all want the same three (I have over 40 layers). They literally climb in on top of each other and ignore all the empty nests.
Love your screen name! I know who Dash Riprock is. We also have an Elly Mae here!

 

[CK Chickadilly]

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The sloped top sounds like a good idea! Thanks for that!!

 

[Dash Riprock]

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Cool....Maybe we'll see each other out by the cement pond.

 

[cajunlizz]

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2 should be enough . I use these large milk crates and they love them .

 

[Dash Riprock]

Thanks to all for the advice. Nesting boxes are in place.

 

[cajunlizz]

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What kind of nesting boxes did you decide on ?