Egg Laying in Bedding *update

[bartryon]

The roost is about the same height. How about if I install a heated lap next to the roost you think that will work

 

[countyroad1330]

I'm sure that would make a difference, they would be drawn to the heat. What's wrong with poopy eggs if they're the ones hatching them?

 

[bartryon]

The roost is about the same height. How about if I install a heated lap next to the roost you think that will work

 

[bartryon]

Sorry a bout the repeat I’m new
There is nothing wrong with poo eggs but my nests are always dirty
what type of hens do you have?
i have ten silkies

 

[Smitty's Farm]

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So true. How many broody girls do you have? What breeds are you breeding?

I don't want poopy eggs b/c I'm eating them.

 

[countyroad1330]

Ok, I understand that. I don't like having to pick up poopy eggs either. *haha* Right now my breeders are Buff Orpingtons and banty Dark Brahmas. The Orp seems more willing to nest than the Brahma, but she's only got three eggs!

Bartryon - Welcome to the board!

What colors are your silkies? Any non-bearded?

 

[countyroad1330]

I decided to go search for my Orp hen's eggs today. I scooped through all of the bedding by hand (with gloves) and found... ONE egg. There were four the last time I counted! Where'd they go!? The only thing I could come up with is that she broke them scratching around and ate them.