Cracked eggs

[HargroveOutdoors]

Hi folks,
My Easter Eggers have just started laying and I’m running into a problem I haven’t had before - cracked eggs. It appears it is cracking as it’s being laid and hitting the wooden floor of the nest box. I’ve tried adding extra sand and shavings. The hen that’s laying them seems to be particularly enthusiastic about kicking out the sand and bedding. She will wallow it down to the boards every time. Any suggestions on helping fix this issue?
thanks!

 

[Little Doe Homestead]

Hi folks,
My Easter refers have just started laying and I’m running into a problem I haven’t had before - cracked eggs. It appears it is cracking as it’s being laid and hitting the wooden floor of the nest box. I’ve tried adding extra sand and shavings. The hen that’s laying them seems to be particularly enthusiastic about kicking out the sand and bedding. She will wallow it down to the boards every time. Any suggestions on helping fix this issue?
thanks!
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Try putting straw down first, then shavings!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Fold up old feed bags to snugly fit the nest box, then put bedding on top. It'll provide extra cushion for free, and if there is a mess from broken eggs, can be lifted out and tossed for super quick clean up.

 

[HargroveOutdoors]

Try putting straw down first, then shavings!

The main problem is the hen is kicking everything out down to the boards and doesn’t stop until she gets there. I will try that though, thank you!

 

[HargroveOutdoors]

Fold up old feed bags to snugly fit the nest box, then put bedding on top. It'll provide extra cushion for free, and if there is a mess from broken eggs, can be lifted out and tossed for super quick clean up.

Thanks! I will try it in the morning!