Jessiiiface
In the Brooder
Just some background info....
It is our first year owning chickens. We have one rooster and five hens. They are almost 6 months old. Our coop has 3 nesting boxes. When I started noticing some of the typical signs that our hens were getting close to laying, I put two golf balls in each nest box. Our hens have always laid in the nesting boxes without any issues, and, typically, only use the same one or two of the nesting boxes.
Somehow the hen(s) are moving the golf balls into their favorite nesting box. When I collect eggs, I move them back so there is two golf balls in each nesting box. I just cannot figure out how they are moving the golf balls. The nesting boxes are divided, so it is impossible for them to be kicking them between the nesting boxes.
I guess I was just curious if anyone else has experienced this??? Could they really be using their beaks?!
It is our first year owning chickens. We have one rooster and five hens. They are almost 6 months old. Our coop has 3 nesting boxes. When I started noticing some of the typical signs that our hens were getting close to laying, I put two golf balls in each nest box. Our hens have always laid in the nesting boxes without any issues, and, typically, only use the same one or two of the nesting boxes.
Somehow the hen(s) are moving the golf balls into their favorite nesting box. When I collect eggs, I move them back so there is two golf balls in each nesting box. I just cannot figure out how they are moving the golf balls. The nesting boxes are divided, so it is impossible for them to be kicking them between the nesting boxes.
I guess I was just curious if anyone else has experienced this??? Could they really be using their beaks?!