That moment when your spring pullets start laying their first eggs is one of the best parts of keeping chickens After months of feeding, watering, and watching them grow, finding those first little eggs feels like a real reward What is not so rewarding is the daily Easter egg hunt that happens when your hens decide a hidden corner of the yard is better than the cozy boxes you built for them If you want to encourage chickens to lay in nesting boxes instead of scattering eggs everywhere, you are in good company, because nearly every flock owner runs