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Why not just let them lay on the ground?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by Salt and Light, Oct 22, 2008.

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  1. Oct 22, 2008 #1
    Salt and Light

    Salt and Light Chillin' With My Peeps

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    This may be stupid, but why not just let them lay their eggs on the soft ground?
     
  3. Oct 22, 2008 #2
    ChickenToes

    ChickenToes Chillin' With My Peeps

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    When some of my hens first started laying they laid them on the ground or the floor of the coop. I don't have a problem with them laying on the ground, except that I had to watch where I was stepping.

    But I did notice a few things that make me glad they've all begun to lay in the nesting boxes - eggs laid on the ground get dirty, stepped on, pecked at, broken, and rolled all over the place.
     
  5. Oct 22, 2008 #3
    Buff Hooligans

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    Quote:That's why nestboxes are a good idea. The eggs are safe there.
     
  7. Oct 22, 2008 #4
    katrinag

    katrinag Chillin' With My Peeps

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    As the above poster said, it helps keep them clean and out of harms way. I know I sure do like just going to the nesting boxes and getting my eggs instead of looking for them all over the ground.
     

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