Charlieb Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hello, I'm taking delivery of my Eglu on Friday and just wondered about the nesting box - do the chickens share it (I'm getting four), or does one use it and the others lay their eggs on the wooden rungs or something?! Apologies if this is really obvious - will be a first time chicken owner this weekend! Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Don't worry, Charlie. If you have a question, we'll try to answer it for you. You only really need one nest box for every 3-4 hens so as the Eglu is only really large enough for a maximum of 4 hens, one nest will be fine. They rarely need to lay at the same time so will take it in turns anyway. Welcome to the forum and the fabulous world of chicken keeping! It's addictive so be warned . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Mine take it in pecking order turns, so Rye is always last. Sometimes they might be caught short. Since Feb I have only ever had 1 egg on the bars and one in the run out of mainly 3 eggs a day. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hello and welcome. My chicken que up like its a post office. You can almost see them crossing their legs to hold on, its very funny and you shouldnt have any problems. Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Welcome to the forum. When we had the 2 eglus they all used to lay in the one nest box anyway - even though they had the choice of 2!! (thats chickens for you ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlieb Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thanks everyone for your responses (this is a great forum, I didn't expect to hear anything back so quickly!). I feel much happier now that I know they don't need four individual nesting spots! Very excited about their arrival! Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
