Roost Layer Help!

[Z_chicken]

I have an EE who sits on the nest everyday like she's going to lay, but instead, lays her eggs from the roost at night. I have a nightlight in the coop for them to find the nest, but she's consistently dropping her eggs from in her sleep. What should I do?

 

[AmyBella]

Is she new to laying? One of my girls did this from time to time for the first month or so. I think she would get surprised in her sleep and not have time to make it over to the nestbox. She started laying normally with no intervention from me. I hope it works out the same way for you!

 

[SunnyDawn]

Same for me. 1 hen counldn't get the hang of it at first but she figured it out on her own after awhile. Good luck!

 

[Renee']

Me too.

 

[chookchick]

Perhaps the light is confusing her? Is it a red or white light? They should not be using the nest box at night anyways, so I would try taking it out.