Chickens Are Scared To Go Into The Nesting Box

[mimipeaches]

Well when I want my chickens to do something a little food like a piece of apple helps. I have a snap lock hen house with three cubicles and they all like the same one. One time I thought they stopped laying and I found 20 eggs under a bush which was communal. They do like newspaper. They also like the dog house which the dog doesn't use.

Thank you!! I will try this when they start laying which hopefully will be soon!!

 

[aart]

Fake eggs, more bedding...... and patience.

Are they even close to laying?
Here's some tips on how to tell....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/