Help for a newbie

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Have just set up my small 2 bird coop. I have only provided one nest box for both birds. Will a hen lay an egg on top of another egg or will the first egg need to be removed before the second bird lays? Thanks.

 

[hypnojessi]

One nest box will be enough for at least 4 birds so you should be fine. A hen will indeed lay one egg on top of another. In fact, a lot of people put fake eggs in the nests to encourage hens to lay in them. So you should be good to go!! Good Luck!

 

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Thanks for you help. I have only had the girls about a week and already the eggs are coming regularly. They are growing on me already

 

[cluckiemama]

our coop has 3 laying boxes for 6 chickens. They share fine. I'll find 2 or 3 eggs in the same box some days:yiipchick