What is a nesting box?
If you’re raising laying hens, you will need a nesting box for about every 4-6 hens. I built a coop for my parents that has 2 nesting boxes. They have 6 hens. All 6 hens use the same nesting box. I guess the 2nd one I built was in vain. The nesting box basically needs to be 1 square foot of space and have pine shavings or straw so they will have a warm, dry, safe place to lay their eggs. If you happen to be around when they lay their eggs you will probably hear them cackle. I guess it’s their way of letting you know they are earning their keep. Amazingly, chickens seem to poop everywhere, except in their nesting box.
