how do u get a hen to use a nestin box

[big m70726]

Thanks to whom all responed. I think that I may have 2 hens using the same box. I have 10 hens and 14 boxes but today when I went to get the eggs there was 2 in one box is this normal? why wouldn't think want their own instead of sharing? I am so new to this and am so thankful for this site great ppl and great addvice. Thanks to all who are willin to take time out for us and share your insight and expernice it's most greatky apperciated!!

 

[mstrrlm]

My guess from understanding wildlife is it increases survivability in that another chicken could take care of hers and therefore less drain on her resources. But this is a semi educated guess

 

[allpeepedout]

Mine did some laying on the ground when they first started but within 2 weeks sorted it out on their own, no golf balls or wooden eggs. They just don't know what they are doing or what is happening when they start laying. You only need 1 nest box per 4 hens, as a rule of thumb. So sounds like you need a lot more hens to use all those nest boxes. Chicken math time.