Secondof9
Songster
I did have this problem and I made a cardboard blocker to put over the nesting boxes at night. I took it down in the morning when I went out at dawn to feed them. It did prevent them from sleeping in the boxes. I did this for two weeks and now leave open. They are sometimes in the boxes but mostly in the house at night where the roosting bars are.
This is a great idea! Thanks.
One of my (6.5 month old) chickens two days ago started sleeping in the ONE nest box where the eggs get laid. Grrr. I was wondering how to keep her out. I will try this tonight.
