Hens rolling eggs out of nesting boxes

[Natalia-anc]

Hey, I have 14 hens who all lay brown eggs and one hen who lays white eggs. My hens have been taking the white eggs out of the nesting boxes. Does anyone know why they would do this? Last year my hens went broody during this time, do you think they’re getting ready to go broody again? Help please!

 

[50-45-1]

So are you saying your hens are brooding eggs right now, or that you want them to?
Do you not gather your eggs daily?
If your nest box is occupied by a broody, is it not possible the white egg layer is unable to lay her egg in the box and instead chooses JUST outside of it?
Most white egg layers are non broodie.

 

[chicken3fly]

maybe they dont like the color?

 

[Natalia-anc]

So are you saying your hens are brooding eggs right now, or that you want them to?
Do you not gather your eggs daily?
If your nest box is occupied by a broody, is it not possible the white egg layer is unable to lay her egg in the box and instead chooses JUST outside of it?
Most white egg layers are non broodie.

No they are not brooding eggs but usually start to around this time of year. Sometimes I am away for a few days and when I come back the white eggs are always not in the boxes and instead are in the roosting area. I was thinking maybe a hen is beginning to build her nest and is kicking out white eggs.