How Can I Stop Chickens From Eating Eggs?

Reader Contribution by Troy Griepentrog

What makes a chicken eat eggs, and what can be done to stop this from happening?

Different circumstances may cause chickens to eat their eggs, but if they start, it’s a difficult habit to break.

  • Raise nest boxes at least 18 inches off the floor. Bored chickens, especially roosters, are less likely to start pecking at the eggs if they’re not at ground level.
  • Feed a balanced ration.
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