Pullets no longer laying in nesting boxes

[Laurda1842]

The nests are adequate sized. As @aart mentioned, a hot coop and nests that aren't ventilated could be an issue. Are the nests accessible on the back side? I have egg gathering doors on the back of my nests to access them from outside. I cut holes in these doors and installed vents over them for airflow.

Do you mind sending me a picture? Do you just cover the vents in winter? Thank you!

 

[aart]

Are the nests in shade all day?
Show pics of your whole coop so we can see the ventilation.
Do you have a thermometer in the coop to monitor temps there?

I live in Baltimore

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[Mrs. K]

I have had this coop for years. Chickens have laid hundreds of eggs in my nests. But chickens are notional. Right now, I have a single 'nest' in the hay in the corner of my coop on the floor.

When mine decide on a new place often times I will let them lay there for a while if it works. Then I will change things up, block off their nest, freshen my nests - and often times they will go back to laying where they are suppose to.

They just drive you nuts.

Mrs K

 

[nuthatched]

Do you mind sending me a picture? Do you just cover the vents in winter? Thank you!

You keep them open all year, ventilation is always needed.

 

[azygous]

I use a piece of closed foam (camp sleeping mat) to stick in the vent to close it off in winter.

 

[Laurda1842]

I use a piece of closed foam (camp sleeping mat) to stick in the vent to close it off in winter. View attachment 3564577View attachment 3564578View attachment 3564579

Thank you! I will work on adding that tomorrow and see if it makes a difference.

 

[Laurda1842]

I have had this coop for years. Chickens have laid hundreds of eggs in my nests. But chickens are notional. Right now, I have a single 'nest' in the hay in the corner of my coop on the floor.

When mine decide on a new place often times I will let them lay there for a while if it works. Then I will change things up, block off their nest, freshen my nests - and often times they will go back to laying where they are suppose to.

They just drive you nuts.

Mrs K

Haha! Thank you - they are driving me nuts! They are laying in the corner of the coop, so I am thinking if I can't beat them, join them. I may buy one of those pre-made nesting boxes and just put it in that corner!

 

[Laurda1842]

Are the nests in shade all day?
Show pics of your whole coop so we can see the ventilation.
Do you have a thermometer in the coop to monitor temps there?


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It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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[Laurda1842]

Thank you! I added my geographical location, and I just ordered a thermometer. Here are the pictures of our coop. The two sides that don't have windows have vents in the roof overlap. I couldn't get a picture of one of the sides bc it is right next to our garage with not a lot of space!

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Thank you! I added my geographical location, and I just ordered a thermometer. Here are the pictures of our coop. The two sides that don't have windows have vents in the roof overlap. I couldn't get a picture of one of the sides bc it is right next to our garage with not a lot of space!

Very cute coop!