Author Topic: How many laying boxes? (Read 2098 times)

Jonny · « **on:** February 06, 2011, 02:42:29 pm »

Hi

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how many laying boxes i would need for 25-30 hens? Does every hen need its own laying box?

little blue · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2011, 03:28:34 pm »

no, they always seem to end up sharing, in my experience!
it would depend really on how they are housed & the size of the boxes.

and of course they wont all want to lay at exactly the same time ....

c.m.c · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2011, 03:36:53 pm »

hi i have 25 hens and i have 1 long box its 8ft long and about 20inch wide and a division half way and open front and i never get any bother with broken eggs

Buffy the eggs layer · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2011, 04:09:37 pm »

Hi

the recommended ratio is one box to 4 hens though hens always have their favorite and some times que up for one particular box. The darker or more discrete boxes are usually the more popular so try and avoid siting them too low down, in busy areas or close to the pop hole to maximise usage.

Buffy