oversized nesting box?

[klf73]

I am building a small breeding coop that will have 3-4 hens. I was going to put just one 2ft wide nesting box instead of separating it into 2 because my girls are always sitting on top of each other anyway. Will this be ok or is there a downside? opinions?

 

[HorseFeathers]

I'd make it two. Some hens do prefer one box over another and yes, they may squish together, but it's important to allow them their privacy for stress reasons.

 

[adeechickluv]

This is exactly what I'm doing - one 2'x1' box seperated into 2 nesting boxes. Good luck!

 

[CityChook]

It has worked for me. Mine is just a little short of 2 ft and several can get in there at the same time.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

I went to a community nest box and it's worked out much better for us. They do it anyway, at least this way they have enough space and there's no squabbling, now.

 

[angelique_redhead]

We have a huge covered hinged nest box in with our hens. They all go in and out but seem to choose the same corner to lay in most of the time.

: Angelique