How to Stop Hens from Eating Eggs?

Collect eggs frequently

Provide enough nesting boxes

Keep nesting boxes dark and private

Add soft, clean bedding

Feed a balanced diet with enough protein, calcium, and minerals

Ensure constant access to fresh water

Remove cracked or broken eggs immediately

Check for and fix overcrowding

Reduce stress and disturbance in the coop

Trim sharp beaks only if appropriate and recommended by a poultry professional

Use roll-away nesting boxes

Place fake eggs or golf balls in nests

Separate egg-eating hens from the flock

Identify and remove hens that repeatedly eat eggs

Keep hens occupied with forage, greens, and enrichment

Inspect for pests or health issues that may cause abnormal behavior

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