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I have 3 laying hens and one rooster. I have 3 laying boxes but the 3 hens are all laying in the sam

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  1. Apr 13, 2017 #1
    buddy oakes

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    Should I get more laying boxes?
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2017 #2
    Poultry parent

    Poultry parent Chillin' With My Peeps

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    My hens have 4 nesting boxes, and they all use the same one.
     
  5. Apr 13, 2017 #3
    Cntry1958

    Cntry1958 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    That all depends on which one is broody. She would be the one sitting on her eggs and even stealing some of the other hens eggs if she gets a chance to.
     
  7. Apr 13, 2017 #4
    buddy oakes

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    All of the eggs are in the one box that all three hens are laying in.
     
  9. Apr 13, 2017 #5
    BYCforlife

    BYCforlife Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Chickens won't neccesarily always sit on the eggs- they might get bored after 30 minutes or so and abandon the idea. If you really want chickens to hatch your eggs, you should look into buying a silkie. Have fun!
     
  11. Apr 14, 2017 #6
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member

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    Only when a hen is "broody," will she stay on eggs determined to hatch them. Otherwise hens like to use the same box because they think it is special that another hen used it first. [​IMG]
     

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