Butterbee Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 4 new chickens in our new eglu as of last thursday ... Still no eggs! I havé pût shredded paper in their nesting box .. Do you think this changes anything in thé egg laying mind of à chicken??! Maybe it is just because they are not ready .. Its thé first time for me using shredded paper.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Congratulations on your new girls . Do you know how old they are? Chickens don't follow the rulebook and will just start laying when they're ready . You may be lucky and get eggs straight away or you may have to wait weeks (or even months!) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Shredded paper should be fine. I use it when I've run out of wood shavings or straw. My hens don't seem to mind what I use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbee Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Thank you ! Have put some wood shavings in nesting box ... Just in case its all down to shredded paper!!!!; )) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Welcome to the wonderful world of chicken keeping I think anything in the nest box is fine as long as it is soft and cosy. As for laying sometimes it takes a week or so to get eggs as it takes a while to settle into a new home.Trust me they will lay and you will be chuffed to bits. Jackie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
