Hi Stacy - 9 years later than your post. My hens are noisy during egg laying season as are many other hens apparently. Four hens have access to any of our 6 nest boxes but enjoy arguing over one - even sitting 2 to a box with a 3rd one standing nearby waiting. Sometimes they cluck far away from...
1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I've had hens since 2012 both where I taught (art and garden club) and at home.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
4 elder ladies and 5 six week old chicks.
(3) What breeds do you have?
4 Arucanna, 2 RI Red, 1 Buff...
