kinsk Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 We have lost 5 eggs in the last 3 days. We are assuming it's our new cockerel, we've never had this problem before and as he's only been here since Easter he's getting the blame! I spent last night syringing out eggs and refilling them with mustard and today someone has taken the bait! Will put some more in tomorrow and Monday in the hope of stopping this behaviour as soon as possible. BUT if this doesn't work what else can I try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 You can try pot eggs (fake ceramic eggs that hurt their beaks if they try and peck them) or a rollaway nestbox if you really struggle to break the habit. Removing the eggs as quickly as you can isn't easy but is the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Well the culprit in my case took the bait and hasnt laid since so shes probably got the hump with me. So far shes only gone for her own eggs and not Maggies which are hard shells and take some breaking. Jez is an old girl so her laying is spasmodic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 In my experience yes they do work, but I think you can only try it and see. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
