How to get new layer to lay in a nest box?

[Lor]

Did you solve the problem? We are having the same trouble. 11 chickens and only 1 is laying in the nesting boxes. The others (the few that we think have started laying) are laying in the run and then the eggs are getting crushed and eaten.

No, she is still laying elsewhere. The pullets are still afraid of the older hens which is what I think the issue is. Other pullets will be laying soon so I hope they start laying in the boxes.

 

[Duckduckchicken32]

How many chickens do you have? And how many nest boxes? Sometimes the older hens will take over the nest boxes. They say one nest box per 3 chickens.

 

[fingerandus]

Do you know around what time she lays the eggs? If it's in the morning, it may be a good idea to shut her in the coop for the entire morning and see if she lays in the nest box. Adding some golf balls always worked for me (the hens think they're eggs). The hens know where to lay if they see other eggs there.

Good luck and keep us posted!

hi true i bought my birds two pot eggs put them in the nest boxes they all use both boxes now the false eggs are still there i never take them out only to clean of course xx

 

[Lor]

How many chickens do you have? And how many nest boxes? Sometimes the older hens will take over the nest boxes. They say one nest box per 3 chickens.

Sorry to reply late. I've been busy.
We have 11 chickens now. 4 older hens. 7 young ones. Only 2 young ones laying. 4 nest boxes.
It seemed to have worked itself out.

 

[Duckduckchicken32]

Okay! Glad it resolved.