Ceramic eggs

[Farmer Marcia]

Just wondered everyone’s feelings on using ceramic eggs. We don’t have much of a problem with our chicks eating their eggs but thought we would try them. What do you think? We have had chickens quite awhile and in the past have had problems.

 

[nchls school]

I haven't had an egg eater in decades. All of my chickens are fancy breeds that raise chicks that are sold. I use ceramic eggs, as well as plastic ones in the nests. Our winters are fairly mild, but it does get below freezing and our summers are hot. I collect eggs, yes-to prevent egg eating but more because of the weather. As I collect eggs I replace them with dummy eggs, then when a hen goes broody, I give the real eggs back to the hen. Lately, we've been having problems with snakes eating the eggs; another reason for the use of ceramic eggs.

So, yes, I endorse the use of ceramic eggs for whatever reason.

 

[Perris]

I prefer rubber ones; they seem more realistic in the hand and they bounce if dropped! I use them to show youngsters where to lay.

 

[Farmer Marcia]

I haven't had an egg eater in decades. All of my chickens are fancy breeds that raise chicks that are sold. I use ceramic eggs, as well as plastic ones in the nests. Our winters are fairly mild, but it does get below freezing and our summers are hot. I collect eggs, yes-to prevent egg eating but more because of the weather. As I collect eggs I replace them with dummy eggs, then when a hen goes broody, I give the real eggs back to the hen. Lately, we've been having problems with snakes eating the eggs; another reason for the use of ceramic eggs.

So, yes, I endorse the use of ceramic eggs for whatever reason.

Great to know, they are new to us but I think it’s brilliant! Our winters are cold here also. Will definitely keep them and use them.

 

[Farmer Marcia]

I prefer rubber ones; they seem more realistic in the hand and they bounce if dropped! I use them to show youngsters where to lay.

 

[Farmer Marcia]

Didn’t see rubber ones at Farm & Home but will look into it, thanks.

 

[Perris]

I found them online - not expensive, and no need to worry about them getting broken in the post sometimes they're sold as poultry accessories and sometimes as kids' toys (because they bounce erratically)
like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tusk-Imitation-Nesting-Egg-Pack/dp/B003TL2BDQ?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_6

 

[Farmer Marcia]

I found them online - not expensive, and no need to worry about them getting broken in the post sometimes they're sold as poultry accessories and sometimes as kids' toys (because they bounce erratically)
like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tusk-Imitation-Nesting-Egg-Pack/dp/B003TL2BDQ?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_6

I haven’t been on Backyard for quite awhile, what’s with all the ads??? I’ve had lots if eye surgeries, it’s hard to find the posts between all the ads!

 

[rosemarythyme]

I use golf balls, no mistaking them for actual eggs. For me it's not because of egg eating, it's to tell the girls the nests are good and safe for laying in.

 

[Perris]

what’s with all the ads???

if you switch browser to, e.g. Brave, you can get rid of them