I don't know. I've never used either.Thank you for the suggestion! I actually did put a couple golf balls in the nests. Are fake eggs better? The local feed store just got more fake eggs in stock so I might have to get a pack.
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I don't know. I've never used either.Thank you for the suggestion! I actually did put a couple golf balls in the nests. Are fake eggs better? The local feed store just got more fake eggs in stock so I might have to get a pack.
I had a golf ball in each of my nesting boxes for awhile! The girls were checking them out after I put them in! I don't know if it made a difference of not, but imo, it doesn't hurt! I don't have them in there anymore as they are doing a great job of using the boxes now!Thank you for the suggestion! I actually did put a couple golf balls in the nests. Are fake eggs better? The local feed store just got more fake eggs in stock so I might have to get a pack.
Though some girls are happy to share. I've had up to 4 all together in one small box.I went out at 3:30 to gather eggs & this is what I found...my broody girl & 4 others in the nesting box, with two waiting on the sidelines for their turn... @Riv-6 this is why you might need to add another box or two...lol!
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They can definitely pile in on each other!Though some girls are happy to share. I've had up to 4 all together in one small box.
New layers will often have a small blood smear on the egg & occasionally one of my older girls will but it's never become an issue.Thank you Jehane! It's one of my EE girls...I'll watch her!
It was just on this one side...I've seen smaller amounts...but this concerned me a bit more!New layers will often have a small blood smear on the egg & occasionally one of my older girls will but it's never become an issue.