mjostephens@yahoo.com Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 I have the Omelet Cube, and my hens are just now starting to lay eggs. YAY! I know the Omelet says that it is good for 6 to 10 chickens. My question is, should I buy another nesting box to put in the run? I have 7 hens. The Silkie is so tiny I almost shouldn't count her, but I have. So far, I have gotten 1 egg a day. I just put my wildlife camera up outside to see who is giving me eggs. I am just wondering if the nesting part of the cube is big enough for all of the hens to go in and lay their eggs, or if I need to buy another nesting area to put in the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 They should all lay in the cube. Normally, they would lay at different times of day so not everyone in there at once. Having said that I have a cat carrier in the run because I have one fussy madam who likes to alternate between that and the cube, but it’s not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndyRoo Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 My experience is that they all lay at various times throughout the day, and if the nesting box is full, they seem to take their turns - so I'm not sure you need a second nesting box. On the few occasions that one of them couldn't wait, they have laid their egg on the floor of the run - but that is very rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mullethunter Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 13 hours ago, Patricia W said: They should all lay in the cube. Normally, they would lay at different times of day so not everyone in there at once. Having said that I have a cat carrier in the run because I have one fussy madam who likes to alternate between that and the cube, but it’s not necessary. That’s EXACTLY what I have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
