Hens using same box

[MIchic]

2 of my girls just starting laying eggs but 6 more should be right around the corner BUT they both use the same box.....so we are getting very limited eggs. once all the other start laying eggs and it becomes a more productive will they all sit in different boxes?

 

[Buffbrahmasforever]

Most of my hen use only one box. Some occasionally use a second one, and the pullets use a different one but for the most part it is that one box.

 

[MrFluffyandGirls]

I don't use separated boxes it's one box that they all share because I noticed with chickens, it's monkey see , monkey do! But I'm sure if they feel they want privacy and you have other boxes available they will pick which ever they want. But using one box does not limit egg production so it's fine if they want to share.

 

[MadamPoofyBrow]

I have more nesting boxes than hens at the moment, and they all lay in the same one. It has not cut back on production and I don't think there's a problem with it

 

[BigECart]

I don’t think that where they choose to lay their eggs will impact the number of eggs they lay. Mine have favorite boxes but if the preferred box is occupied, they’ll use a different one.

 

[RobertaD1]

I have 10... yes 10 boxes.... 12 active layers... they will stand in line and "gripe" about the 3 boxes being used. I really should get a picture! The one IN the boxes will yell back at the ones in line! It's quite comical! Have found a stray couple eggs here and there, but that's because many are new layers. They will wait if they have to...LOL
So, now worries! Either theyll wait, or use a different one.

 

[MIchic]

Thanks everyone!!! Good to know. I am a newbie.

 

[aart]

Put a fake egg in each nest, it should spread the love.
Not that there won't still be a favorite nest, and some griping