feemcg Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hi folks. This week all my girls seem to want to lay at the same time (mid-morning) and while one is on the nest the other two stand one behind the other in a queue at the door! (one day 2 were on the nest at the same time). Belle sits for over an hour, the other two are a bit quicker. My worry is that I'm hopefully getting two more at the weekend (was really wanting 3 but I think thats pushing it in one eglu) when the new run is finished and wonder if one nest is enough. Do you think I'll need to provide another nest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I think you'll find they just queue nicely or get in at the same time. I tried providing another nest box when I had broodies hogging it, and they all ignored it. Some of them don't seem to mind laying with company, but Bonnie will boot anyone out while she's a-laying. Bashful that chicken. I wouldn't worry unless it looks like a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I have had 5 wanting to lay at once - it was very noisy & most amusing to watch The funniest thing is if they are all on the ramp (my Eglu is on a stand) waiting for whoever is laying to finish,but they get distracted & hop off to get some food. The others then all move up a place & the silly one who hopped off has to go to the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Mine too seem to want to lay at the same time. Darla was on the nest the other day, Dolly wanted to get there too, they both shared for a little while then Dolly booted Darla out (poor thing) who waited patiently outside for Dolly to finish. They really are quite amusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
