Egg Eating Troubles: Are Roll-Away Nesting Boxes the Solution?

[chicken mama 0908]

Hello fellow chicken keepers!

I have twenty laying hens (planning on adding more soon) and have been experiencing egg eating problems. I have tried collecting eggs hourly and have also tried fake eggs etc. I saw roll away nesting boxes as an idea to break the habit, but I would like to know some pros and cons before I dive in and buy some. Also, I would like to buy premade ones if possible so any links to an affordable option would be appreciated.

Thanks for the help

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

I've never done the roll away nesting boxes, but a random thought: How much oyster shells is your flock getting? Whenever I start having a problem, I up the flock's oyster shell amount which usually helps because weak shells are often why they're eating them. Also, ensuring the nesting boxes have plenty of clean shavings helps as well.

 

[chicken mama 0908]

I've never done the roll away nesting boxes, but a random thought: How much oyster shells is your flock getting? Whenever I start having a problem, I up the flock's oyster shell amount which usually helps because weak shells are often why they're eating them. Also, ensuring the nesting boxes have plenty of clean shavings helps as well.

Actually, I haven't given them oyster shells in a while I will have to try that. At this point they are definitely breaking eggs on purpose though.