Hi, this website has been so helpful to me and I found It was time to join I have 3 female pekin and one Campbell who free range on about an acre. Problem is I cannot find there eggs anywhere. They have 8 nests to choose from and one laid 3 eggs in my goose nest that were kicked out and since then nothing!!! Can someone please give me hint on where they like to hide them. They are between 1 and 2 years of age. Thanks in advance. Also, my male has been mating with them all but he seems to have a favourite that he will not leave alone. She seems really tired and over it and hiding away from the flock, is this normal?
You can build a small yard for them around their house to turn them out into in the mornings. They tend to lay around here in the mornings and then go on their way. Once they have laid you can open the gate to their yard letting them out to free range. They like safe, secure places to lay eggs, and if the nest gets disturbed they often move to a new spot. A golfball or two in the spot you want them to use is sometimes helpful.
Yes. I have a hen that will periodically remove herself from the flock when she's had quite enough. This. ^^
Thanks so much!!! I put some chook eggs the nests and I have got 8 duck eggs in 3 days so happy!! Thanks again
