Training Hens to Lay in Boxes

We’ve all had that one or two hens who love to lay their eggs in the most surprising places We had a hen that sat on the front seat of the side-by-side every single day, and left us a tan egg There was also our hen Dotty, who loved to lay her eggs in the dog bed, making the perfect organic dog treats Although it can be funny later, when you can’t find your chickens’ eggs, it can become frustrating very quickly

 

There are several reasons why a hen would prefer to lay her eggs anywhere other than the nesting

Do you Need Anything in a Nesting Box?

The majority of people that own chickens get chickens so that they can have fresh, wholesome eggs  That’s a wonderful reason to have chickens  However, for many new chicken owners, the whole idea of your chicken laying eggs can bring up a bunch of new questions  One of the most common questions that I get from new chicken owners has to do with the nesting box and whether or not you need anything in it  Let’s talk about the purpose of the nesting box and whether you need anything in it or not

The purpose of the nesting box

Hens are