Yet another nesting box question.

[greeneggsnham]

My amazing wonderful dad just built me some nesting boxes for my chickens and I was wondering if we have enough. We built 15 with more room to build if need be but will this be enough for the 25 chicks I have? I know it's x number of chicks= one box needed but I don't remember the ratio. Thanks in advance.

 

[chickener]

im pretty sure its 3 hens to 1 nest box

 

[TheNewMrsEvans]

I think it's 3 hens per box, so you're fine...they all lay in one or two of them anyway

 

[bc]

I have 5 hens and 2 identical boxes. They all like the same one. I've seen them waiting in line for the favorite box. You'll be just fine.

 

[Ridgerunner]

The usual ratio given on here is 1 nest for 4 hens. I have 2 nests for 7 hens and they do fine. If all your 25 chicks are female, 6 or 7 will be all you need.