Nesting boxes

[spotts]

I have 6 pullets and wondered how many nesting boxes I should have. I have an old 3' long x 11-1/2 deep cabinet that I made a two hole nesting box out of. Would this be enough for the hens when they start laying?

Sue

 

[ECBW]

Yes. You will see they tend to lay in cluster. So two nest is enough for 6 pullets. Since your box is 3 feet, you could build 3 nets.

 

[Mtn Laurel]

Two would be plenty and they'll probably fight over wanting to use just one of them. My girls are big so I like to be generous with nesting box size. You could make two large nesting boxes that would accommodate most any girl - even if they have big hips! ;-)

 

[ChickensRDinos]

Agreed! 2 is perfect. 3 if you plan on getting more in the future. I have 6 hens and 2 boxes but they all lay in 1.