One nesting box????

Sep 16, 2017
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I have 11 ladies ranging in age from 7 months to over 3 years old, and 4 different breeds. Reds, Boks, and two different 'mutt' breeds. They have access to 6 nesting boxes but they all choose to use the same one nesting box! They stand in line and yell at the chicken that is in the box laying! Sometimes there are two ladies in the same box at time same time. I find it entertaining to watch! Anyone else have this happen in your flock?
 
Put a fake egg or golf ball in each nest, that will 'spread the love'.
There will still be favorite nests and some squabbles,
but I've found it really helps reduce stress in the flock.
I have 13 layers and 4 nests, all nests get used.
 

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