[zoggett]

Hi there, Madge and Mavis are sleeping in the nest box and poohing in there and this morning there was also a broken egg in there. Would it be ok to block the nest box off at night and open it up in the morning so they roost in the proper place?

[joyfull]

perfectly fine to block it off. Lift them up onto the perches when they are sleepy and eventually (it may be several weeks) they should get the idea 

[hulgrin]

It really is like looking after kids this chicken lark isnt it 

[zoggett]

I know, its great isnt it. Had them eating corn out of my hand this afternoon 

[CattinJ]

I let mine sleep in the nest box - I cant see that it does anyone any harm, and its warmer in winter.  One has now moved to the perch of her own accord - but 2 remain in the nest box still.

[newChickenMummy]

I agree with CattinJ I let mine sleep in the nest box if they want, who am I to dictate to them where they should sleep bless them, I just poo pick every morning so the eggs don't get dirty 

[beulah59]

We've blocked off the nest box for a few nights (in their new coop, a Cube) and they seem now to know not to sleep in there (although I keep forgetting!) ... besides which, they are up earlier than me at this time of year so I don't get out to poo pick early enough!