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I've been reading this thread with interest since I'm letting my chickens free range, and I'm concerned about them laying in their nesting box. I have two Buff Orpingtons and two Barred Rocks that are about 18 weeks old. The Barred Rocks' combs and wattles are turning red which is neat to...

I've got two Barred Rocks and two Buff Orpingtons that are about seventeen weeks old, and I have them free-ranging in the backyard. My question is how do I get them to lay in the nest box? Do I need to worry that they will lay out in the yard? Should I start keeping them in their little (10'...