Only using 1 nestbox?

[HodgesHappyHens]

Always an issue in my coop. This is a photo from 10+ years ago. It was my first flock and they were always fighting over the roosts.

 

[african chickens]

I get it that chickens want to lay where the egg(s) are. But my girls (usually) don't fight and don't yell. They wait quietly but very anxious for their turn to lay.

If 1 egg in every nest doesn't work .... Then maybe try some another more quiet and friendly breed the next time, for peaceful coexistence.

Faverolles can be very loud while begging for snacks too (told a friend many years ago).

I have a very mixed flock of mostly mix breeds

 

[Bonnieboo]

Definitely a chicken thing. My girls will yell at each other to get out of the box that they want I have even had two of them sharing the box because one of them couldn't wait for their turn.

I've even had three laying at the same time, same box

 

[BDutch]

I have a very mixed flock of mostly mix breeds

Its easier to have one breed or a few breeds known for their friendliness and not too different in size. Age differences (> 6 months - senior) are no problem at all.

 

[african chickens]

Its easier to have one breed or a few breeds known for their friendliness and not too different in size. Age differences (> 6 months - senior) are no problem at all.

I have heard the problems with a mixed flock but I personally love it

 

[SkyAJK]

We purchased 2 used commercial nest tiers. They have 6 nesting boxes each, a total of 12 nesting spots my 28 free-range hens can use. I have fake eggs and golf balls in most of them. They only use 4 of them, they actually stand in line and squabble while waiting their turn. One of our hens lays her egg on my husband's work bench, another one in the cab of our 100hp tractor. The silliest place I find eggs is in the bucket that my husband uses to keep his 5 inch lag-bolts!

Chickens are Chickens you can't do much about their reasoning. You just have to "go with the flow" and love their quirkiness....View attachment 3988324

As I read your post, I imagine your girls queuing up for their turn.
Mine, just scream.....while a few already on top of each other in the nest box, those that queuing up are screaming, hurry up...I am going to burst here. Yeah, got to love their quirkiness.