My chickens won't lay in nesting box!!

[EggSighted4Life]

they fit perfectly in the nesting box. It's on the second story of there coop. They did use it for a good 2 weeks. But now they stops. I get so upset when I don't get eggs :\

How many can use the box at the same time?

If the box is in use, those lower on the pecking order may go somewhere else instead of waiting. Some of my girls will climb in the box on top of another girl.

Boxes should not be on a second story. They should be lower than the night time roost. If a hen wants to hatch she needs a place babies can get to and from.

I would add at least one more box. Doesn't have to be elaborate. A simple bucket, laundry basket, milk crate... whatever, with some nesting material in a semi dark, peaceful place, lower to the ground. If you like add some fake eggs or a golf ball to show them that is a safe place. When they think other girls lay there they will think it is a good location.


Getting eggs is a fantastic part of my day as well!

 

[N F C]

I would move the boxes down lower and add one more. And do try the artificial egg (or golf ball) in the nesting boxes, maybe they need some visual clue.

Good luck!

 

[peopleRanimals2]

How many can use the box at the same time?

If the box is in use, those lower on the pecking order may go somewhere else instead of waiting. Some of my girls will climb in the box on top of another girl.

Boxes should not be on a second story. They should be lower than the night time roost. If a hen wants to hatch she needs a place babies can get to and from.

I would add at least one more box. Doesn't have to be elaborate. A simple bucket, laundry basket, milk crate... whatever, with some nesting material in a semi dark, peaceful place, lower to the ground. If you like add some fake eggs or a golf ball to show them that is a safe place. When they think other girls lay there they will think it is a good location.


Getting eggs is a fantastic part of my day as well!

This is exactly what I would suggest. Good luck and let us know how it works out!

 

[CuzChickens]

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[chickenfun123]

How many can use the box at the same time?

If the box is in use, those lower on the pecking order may go somewhere else instead of waiting. Some of my girls will climb in the box on top of another girl.

Boxes should not be on a second story. They should be lower than the night time roost. If a hen wants to hatch she needs a place babies can get to and from. 

I would add at least one more box. Doesn't have to be elaborate. A simple bucket, laundry basket, milk crate... whatever, with some nesting material in a semi dark, peaceful place, lower to the ground. If you like add some fake eggs or a golf ball to show them that is a safe place. When they think other girls lay there they will think it is a good location.


Getting eggs is a fantastic part of my day as well! :yiipchick  

. Looks like we got some building to do!!!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under chickenfun123

Welcome!

As you have already received some good advice, I will just wish you all the best.

You might want to also pop in and say hello on your local thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/26/where-am-i-where-are-you ‘Find your State’s thread.

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out

 

[drumstick diva]

Some folks make a little curtain to go across the front of the nest box that parts in the middle. That way it is private for the hen and they are more comfortable laying there.

 

[chickenfun123]

@eggsighted4life. Your plan worked!!! Huge egg TODAY from a chicken I never thought was laying!!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

@eggsighted4life. Your plan worked!!! Huge egg TODAY from a chicken I never thought was laying!!

So eggciting!

 

[peopleRanimals2]

Yay!!!