Re: How Many Nesting Boxes?
From: Christina Websell (christina.websell_at_zoomdotcodotuk)
Date: 07/25/04
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Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 23:03:27 +0100
Jim <jim@blue-pepper.com> wrote in message
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> I have 51 pullets coming in this Tuesday, and already have 7. With 58
> pullets at laying age, how many nesting boxes should I have. Currently I
> have 5 boxes.
>
> Jim
One per three hens is the advised number. You could probably get away with
1 per 5. It would also depend on what sort of hens they are. If they are
hybrids and likely to lay every day, I'd err on the side of caution and give
them plenty. The last thing you want is for them to learn to egg eat if an
egg smashes on the floor.
HTH
Tina
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