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How to Raise Nesting Hens in Backyard Chicken Coops - a Reliable Source of Cheap Organic Eggs

...Nesting and roosting: Hens need a minimum of one nest box for every four hens (roughly 12 x 12 inches or 30 x 30 cm), and 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) of secure roosting space per hen, ideally set higher than the nest boxes to discourage sleeping in them. Chicken tractors to maximize land use  For large backyards or propert...