Nesting box

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Do you have any issues with hens sleeping in the nesting crates?

None at all. I have ten hens and they all tend to use the middle crate so far.

 

[JNC]

I added a milk crate a couple weeks ago and she still has no interest in it

 

[WIchickMama]

I added a milk crate a couple weeks ago and she still has no interest in it

Is she laying anywhere? Or just not laying yet..

I use milk crates too, but turn mine and added an edge. I use straw and shredded paper

 

[JNC]

Is she laying anywhere? Or just not laying yet..

I use milk crates too, but turn mine and added an edge. I use straw and shredded paper

She’s not laying yet, at least not that I know of. Shes around 18-19ish weeks old, her comb and waddles are large and red but no signs of squatting or interest in the nesting box

 

[CVaughn]

Or just dig a hole in the dirt. That seems to be their favorite

This is my issue! I have tried milk crates, stackable cubbies, even roasting pans… they all lay in the same hole RIGHT BESIDE the nesting boxes. I gave up.

 

[Everose]

This is my issue! I have tried milk crates, stackable cubbies, even roasting pans… they all lay in the same hole RIGHT BESIDE the nesting boxes. I gave up.

I don't mind when they lay in the dirt. As long as I can reach the eggs we're all good

I gave up on my girls years ago

 

[CVaughn]

I don't mind when they lay in the dirt. As long as I can reach the eggs we're all good

I gave up on my girls years ago

I’m so glad I’m not alone!! I felt so bad but holy moly… I just had to quit spending the money.

 

[JNC]

My chicken just recently started laying. A cardboard box is what she prefers