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nest laying

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by jim001, Jun 25, 2008.

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  1. Jun 25, 2008 #1
    jim001

    jim001 In the Brooder

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    I just got 10 RIR about 11 months old and put them in the new coop 6X8. They have been in there for 4 days but they lay eggs every where but the nesting box. We have 3 boxs about 13X13X13. I put straw in it and also pine chips. The boxs are up about 8'" and the first roost is at 11" the floor is covered with pine chips. I also noticed that I have not seen them on the roost at all. Any ideas on what I can do to get them to lay in the boxs.
    Thanks
    Jim
     
  2. Jun 25, 2008 #2
    Country Gal

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    Try putting a golf ball in each nest box... I know it sounds silly, but it worked for me! The golf balls have the added advantage (over a fake egg) because if a chicken pecks at it, it will bounce back and help break any possible cycle of egg eating.
     

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