BeckyBoo Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 ...Hi there again, Hermione our Calder Ranger has laid eggs for us two days running now (clever Hermione! ) but she goes into the nest box, so I think she knows what she's supposed to do, then after a while comes out, then a few minutes later lays the egg on the aubiose (which is fairly mucky and damp) in the run. I know it's only a couple of days but I don't want it to be a habit as the others walk all over it til I can get a fishing net to get it out (can't reach that far in) She I suspect is also the cuplrit who's sleeping in the nest box and pooing in it at night. I heard on here that a football in the box at night will stop that so I might try it. How can I encourage her to lay in the nest box? Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hmmmm - you could try putting a golf ball in the nest during the day - I've heard sometimes this works as they think it's another egg and get the message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pearsons Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 You can also get "pot eggs". Alternatively blow an egg and fill it with plaster of paris or similar for a home made version. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatefudge Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hi, Mrs B. My hens started laying around 2 weeks ago and we've had quite a few soft eggs in the run but lots more in the nest box as well, so maybe she'll get the hang of it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...