Nesting Box?

[werttyy]

I am debating between adding in a nesting box to the coop or not. What is the purpose of a nesting box? Should I add one for each chicken?

 

[alicefelldown]

Nesting boxes are where they lay their eggs. You do not need a box for every bird.

 

[Fireman Farmer]

I have 1 for every 4 birds and they make out fine. I used old plastic milk crates mounted on hooks with straw in them. Very easy to clean out...

 

[crazeetxn]

I'm sure they may lay on the ground for you, but you might have better luck with some boxes for them. Mine are just 18 x 12 x 15 deep. Put a lip on them about 2" so you can put some shavings or straw in there. If you get real creative, you can make them slant back a little so the eggs roll in the back and don't get stepped on or pecked at.

Just found this about 10 posts down...

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=287684