My first layer lays on floor and stays

[lilmillefleur]

I had four silkies once... they would go broody 2 at a time...as soon as they were done the other 2 would go broody and so on.
We never had the time to break them. Right now the 3 we still have are not broody and I hope they stay that way all winter lol!

 

[Criticalicious]

You might try putting curtains on the nest boxes to see if that makes them more comfortable for her to lay eggs in. They don't look nearly private enough for laying eggs. Also try adding some fake eggs or golf balls in there. I keep a fake egg in both nest boxes, and so far, my pullets always lay in the nest boxes.

 

[50-45-1]

Oh Dave ,
i love how you were all suited up for battle with your ferocious broody ( pronounce the oo's like in food or mood). She did look very determined!
She will likely return to broodyness come summer so you may want to build yourself a broody hutch, that is if you want to hatch some chicks. Keep in mind that the chicks will be half roosters and have a plan for that.
I love your coop. Only one thing i would recommend would be a 2 inch lip at the front of those nest boxes to keep your shavings and eggs from rolling out. Also keeps the girls from scratching your nesting material out.
Thank you for sharing and making me smile and laugh today!

 

[sourland]

Dave, love the story and video of your 'brew dee' hen. You were, indeed, prepped for battle.