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vertinox

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Hens not claiming nest boxes.
« on: March 04, 2012, 08:26:58 pm »
Not seen this one before which is strange because the last time I looked they had the nest boxes claimed. Now I got some peacocks into the same pasture who claimed two nest boxes but the hens are just sitting around not laying eggs.

Anything I should do?
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Re: Hens not claiming nest boxes.
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2012, 08:41:00 pm »
How recently did the hens lay eggs?  After laying and having their eggs taken by the dwarves, they won't claim nest boxes till they're ready to lay again, which won't be till next season.
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Re: Hens not claiming nest boxes.
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2012, 08:57:17 pm »
Not too long I thought. Strange, I'll keep my eye on it.
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Re: Hens not claiming nest boxes.
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2012, 09:13:27 pm »
Try locking the door and releasing the pasture. I've noticed that hens are frequently reluctant to lay when they are pastured, even if the pasture overlaps the nest boxes.
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