Should every hen have a nest box?

[MsBagawkbagawk]

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Well, if you have it split up like 6 and 7 that's about 1 box for 2 hens. I think you're fine though, even if they were all in one coop four would be okay......

 

[fuhgeddaboudit]

My policy is at least one nest box per five hens, but never less than two boxes in any case. Consider also the potential for broodies to tie-up a nest box for weeks at a time.