For 8 chickens, the recommended number of nesting boxes is generally 2 to 3. The common guideline is to provide one nesting box for every 3 to 5 hens. Since hens often share boxes and don’t all lay simultaneously, you don’t need a box per chicken. Two boxes should be sufficient for 8 hens, but adding a third can help reduce congestion and territorial disputes, especially if you notice hens crowding or laying eggs outside the boxes

. Summary:

• Minimum: 2 nesting boxes for 8 hens
• Ideal: 3 nesting boxes to avoid crowding and stress

This ensures hens have enough space to lay comfortably, keeping them stress- free and eggs cleaner