Eating eggs problem

[Smileybans]

Thank you. That is actually an awesome idea! I'll ask my husband to try that

I can always post pictures of my set up if that helps. I know finding reference pictures online helped me.

 

[oshilo88]

I can always post pictures of my set up if that helps. I know finding reference pictures online helped me.

Yes! Post a picture please. It will be very helpful

 

[Smileybans]

These pictures are not the greatest but I’ll get better in-depth ones tomorrow. I couldn’t get many today because everyone was crowded in the coop since it was raining all day.

But these can give you an idea and I didn’t want to for get about posting something for you.

 

[Smileybans]

Everyone was still inside the coop and kicking the shavings around but here are some pictures that are more level with the front of the box. The piece of wood that covers the eggs is just a 1x3 and I actually need to replace it. It was reclaimed wood from the nest box itself but it’s not wide enough to stop some of the more stealthy hens from popping them out. I also need to cap off my ends.

 

[oshilo88]

Everyone was still inside the coop and kicking the shavings around but here are some pictures that are more level with the front of the box. The piece of wood that covers the eggs is just a 1x3 and I actually need to replace it. It was reclaimed wood from the nest box itself but it’s not wide enough to stop some of the more stealthy hens from popping them out. I also need to cap off my ends. View attachment 2983579View attachment 2983580View attachment 2983581View attachment 2983582

Thank you for the pictures!

 

[Big Doggie]

There are some DIY options on here and online. I‘m not sure if building or buying would be the cheaper way to go for you but i was able to convert my current nest box into a rollaway. Mine was six boxes mounted to the wall of the coop. I took the boxes down and mounted stilts on the front. Then screwed the back to the coop wall. I added a box to the front of the nest boxes to catch the eggs and it actually worked out.

I have some egg hungry hens too. I have plenty of oyster shell available. I tried something I saw from a BYC member that involved mustard and tobasco sauce. I have 2 nest boxes and put one of these in rash box. The next morning I went out and they had eaten everything down to the last molecule.
So I think I’ll need more info to build a roll away egg thing. What does it look like and how can I build one? Do you have pictures?
I only have 4 girls in the coop and 2 nest boxes so it won’t be a big project but this behavior has to stop.

 

[Smileybans]

I have some egg hungry hens too. I have plenty of oyster shell available. I tried something I saw from a BYC member that involved mustard and tobasco sauce. I have 2 nest boxes and put one of these in rash box. The next morning I went out and they had eaten everything down to the last molecule.
So I think I’ll need more info to build a roll away egg thing. What does it look like and how can I build one? Do you have pictures?
I only have 4 girls in the coop and 2 nest boxes so it won’t be a big project but this behavior has to stop.

I did post some pictures on this thread but i can try and get better ones tomorrow morning. What kind of nest boxes do you currently have? I can write up a more in depth post with pictures once i take them if you like. I can also include a drawing and my thought process if you like.

 

[Big Doggie]

I did post some pictures on this thread but i can try and get better ones tomorrow morning. What kind of nest boxes do you currently have? I can write up a more in depth post with pictures once i take them if you like. I can also include a drawing and my thought process if you like.

I am working on a solution. My coop has an attached exterior nest box. I’ve begun to make a sloped floor in the nest box that will allow the eggs to roll and drop to a lower padded shelf. I’ll also put up a visual screen of feed bag strips that will help with the illusion of egg disappearance but won’t stop the egg from rolling to its final lower shelf destination.
All this foe “cheap eggs” HA

 

[Big Doggie]

I did post some pictures on this thread but i can try and get better ones tomorrow morning. What kind of nest boxes do you currently have? I can write up a more in depth post with pictures once i take them if you like. I can also include a drawing and my thought process if you like.

Well I just finished my home made solution. As you can see it’s not perfect but I’m not going to cull the hens. They’re just being hens so I’m trying to outsmart them.

 

[ElizaMay]

There are some DIY options on here and online. I‘m not sure if building or buying would be the cheaper way to go for you but i was able to convert my current nest box into a rollaway. Mine was six boxes mounted to the wall of the coop. I took the boxes down and mounted stilts on the front. Then screwed the back to the coop wall. I added a box to the front of the nest boxes to catch the eggs and it actually worked out.

Pictures please!