Help chicken squatting for 2 months but no eggs

[Rachmaginger]

If you are in the US and have a feed store like Tractor Supply you will be able to get poultry spray/dust there.

The liquid concentrate is usually the most economical it makes many gallons. Get a small spray bottle to use for your birds and a larger sprayer like you use for gardens to spray your coop/housing. Of course, if you prefer dusting, that's o.k. too!

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Thank you for this! I live in New Zealand but very close to a lifestyle farming shop so I will ask them if they have any of that spray

 

[Rachmaginger]

Free range birds sometimes need to be 'trained'(or re-trained) to lay in the coop nests, especially new layers. Leaving them locked in the coop for a week or so can help 'home' them to lay in the coop nests. Fake eggs/golf balls in the nests can help 'show' them were to lay. They can be confined to coop and maybe run 24/7 for a few days to a week, provided you have adequate space and ventilation, or confine them at least until mid to late afternoon. You help them create a new habit and they will usually stick with it. ..at least for a good while, then repeat as necessary.

Locking them in might be the solution. I have fake eggs in the nests and the other girl lays in it daily. I do feel bad locking them in as it is a small run and i want them to have a nice free life... but i also want eggs, so they may just have to suck it up