Hen pecked or just broken??

[Grannys Backyard Chicks]

Regardless.. they didn't get the reward.

Most beginning egg eaters are happy accidents but often do not turn into habitual offenses.. as it's not in their nature.. which is to pass their genetics to the next generation.

Looks more like a peck than the usual toenail holes I've seen. Doesn't make my statement true. Sounds like the fall could be a factor.

Shoving other eggs out of the box is *possibly* to maximize the potential of passing on their own genetics. Possibly just because she's a more active bird and a little aloof, etc, etc, I wouldn't read to much into it though. Nesting material may influence behavior some (hay, shavings, or pad). The lip of the nest box *might* could use adjustment.

Are there fake eggs in the nests also?

Little observation.. looks like the whole is on one end.. eggs don't usually stand upright (though it is possible) and a peck would likely come from the top.

My assessment is possible curiosity peck or accidental breakage.. but not intentional.. which I know wasn't your actual question but hopefully useful anyways.

Gorgeous egg! (it's still dark and early here)

I took the fake eggs out earlier when they layed in the boxes. Thanks for the advice. Very helpful. I have 2 that lay dark large eggs, 2 medium color and size, and 2 small light brown. 6 chicks and 5-6 eggs a day. That's why I wanted to make sure this wasn't an issue.

 

[Grannys Backyard Chicks]

cool. I'm from ohio!

Hello Buckeye

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Hello Buckeye

actually, I watch michigan football
they have been better than home team the last couple years!

 

[Grannys Backyard Chicks]

Regardless.. they didn't get the reward.

Most beginning egg eaters are happy accidents but often do not turn into habitual offenses.. as it's not in their nature.. which is to pass their genetics to the next generation.

Looks more like a peck than the usual toenail holes I've seen. Doesn't make my statement true. Sounds like the fall could be a factor.

Shoving other eggs out of the box is *possibly* to maximize the potential of passing on their own genetics. Possibly just because she's a more active bird and a little aloof, etc, etc, I wouldn't read to much into it though. Nesting material may influence behavior some (hay, shavings, or pad). The lip of the nest box *might* could use adjustment.

Are there fake eggs in the nests also?

Little observation.. looks like the whole is on one end.. eggs don't usually stand upright (though it is possible) and a peck would likely come from the top.

My assessment is possible curiosity peck or accidental breakage.. but not intentional.. which I know wasn't your actual question but hopefully useful anyways.

Gorgeous egg! (it's still dark and early here)

Thank you! Very helpful.

 

[sourland]

Looks just broken to me. If 'hen pecked' I think they would have completed the job.

 

[Grannys Backyard Chicks]

Looks just broken to me. If 'hen pecked' I think they would have completed the job.

Thanks.. I'm a nervous newbie..