Nesting boxes

[ChickenWhisperer$]

Im still new to this do I need more than 2 nesting boxes for my 11 chickens?

 

[The Phantom]

I have 3 for my 20 hens. But they also have a nest in a tree. So that makes 4

 

[Relleoms]

Probably technically, however, all of my eggs were laid in the same box today and typically they use 2, at most 3. They definitely have their favorites!

 

[Latestarter]

The more boxes you make available to them, the fewer they will use. Just the way chickens work... Technically you should have a box for every 4-6 birds, so you should be fine. But you could always put a third one in there if you wish. I'm actually a little surprised at the pic you attached... Many birds wouldn't lay in an open box like that. They prefer and enclosed/quiet/concealed area to lay. Regardless... when a hen goes to lay, they prefer to lay where others have before them... So, most of the eggs will end up in one or two boxes.

 

[tjb]

Im still new to this do I need more than 2 nesting boxes for my 11 chickens?

Have they started laying yet? I would add a divider between the two. Laying hens like their privacy...

 

[Frazzemrat1]

You should be fine... I have 12 chickens and 4 boxes. All four get used, and inevitably somebody will still lay on the floor in the coop. Most of them use the boxes.

 

[ChickenWhisperer$]

Yes they have started laying and they lay perfectly fine I was just wondering if it would be better for them if they had more boxes.