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I've written a bit of an article on what I've found to be the best nest box type for stting hens. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/nest-boxes-why-do-we-make-a-sitting-hens-job-so-difficult.74389/

How old is Hershey? Some hens just don't get the idea as @Sneebsey writes. Sometimes pullets (under 1 year old) fancy having a go but get bored and leave the eggs. Sometimes they'll sit in one type of nest but not another.