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6 Pack Fake Chicken Eggs - Realistic Plastic Training Eggs for Nesting Boxes Australia
6 Pack Fake Chicken Eggs - Realistic Plastic Training Eggs for Nesting Boxes Australia
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Train Your Hens to Lay in the Right Spot—Every Single Time
Are your chickens laying eggs in random corners, under bushes, or on the coop floor? Tired of hunting for hidden eggs or finding cracked ones in weird places? Frustrated because your new pullets refuse to use the nesting boxes you spent time setting up?
This 6-Pack of Fake Chicken Eggs is the secret weapon every backyard chicken keeper needs. These realistic training eggs teach your hens exactly where to lay, reduce egg hunting, and stop bad habits before they start. Just place them in your nesting boxes, and watch your flock naturally gravitate toward the right spot. It's simple, effective, and works with chickens of all ages.
Perfect for: ✓ Training young pullets to use nesting boxes
✓ Stopping hens from laying eggs in random spots
✓ Encouraging broody hens to sit on designated nests
✓ Preventing egg eating and pecking behavior
✓ Reducing cracked eggs from floor laying
✓ Marking preferred nesting locations
✓ Helping relocated or stressed hens adjust to new coops
✓ Identifying which hens are laying (swap fake for real eggs)
✓ Stopping hens from laying eggs in random spots
✓ Encouraging broody hens to sit on designated nests
✓ Preventing egg eating and pecking behavior
✓ Reducing cracked eggs from floor laying
✓ Marking preferred nesting locations
✓ Helping relocated or stressed hens adjust to new coops
✓ Identifying which hens are laying (swap fake for real eggs)
Stop the egg hunt and start collecting from one convenient spot!
Why Chicken Keepers Swear By Fake Eggs
🥚 Trains Hens to Lay in Nesting Boxes
Chickens are creatures of habit and instinctively lay where they see other eggs. Placing fake eggs in nesting boxes signals, "This is the safe, designated spot for laying." Young pullets and new hens learn quickly, and even stubborn layers get the message.
Chickens are creatures of habit and instinctively lay where they see other eggs. Placing fake eggs in nesting boxes signals, "This is the safe, designated spot for laying." Young pullets and new hens learn quickly, and even stubborn layers get the message.
🔍 Stops Egg Hunting Around the Coop
No more crawling under bushes, checking behind feeders, or discovering a hidden stash of week-old eggs. When your hens consistently use nesting boxes, egg collection becomes a quick, predictable task.
No more crawling under bushes, checking behind feeders, or discovering a hidden stash of week-old eggs. When your hens consistently use nesting boxes, egg collection becomes a quick, predictable task.
🛡️ Prevents Egg Eating Behavior
Hens that accidentally crack an egg may develop a taste for them, leading to a destructive habit. Fake eggs are indestructible—hens peck them, realize they can't break them, and lose interest. This stops egg eating before it becomes a flock-wide problem.
Hens that accidentally crack an egg may develop a taste for them, leading to a destructive habit. Fake eggs are indestructible—hens peck them, realize they can't break them, and lose interest. This stops egg eating before it becomes a flock-wide problem.
🐔 Encourages Broody Hens to Sit
If you're trying to hatch chicks or encourage a broody hen to settle, fake eggs help her commit to the nest. She'll sit on the fake eggs while you prepare fertile ones, reducing stress and improving hatch success.
If you're trying to hatch chicks or encourage a broody hen to settle, fake eggs help her commit to the nest. She'll sit on the fake eggs while you prepare fertile ones, reducing stress and improving hatch success.
🏠 Helps Hens Adjust to New Coops
Moving chickens to a new coop or rearranging nesting boxes can confuse them. Fake eggs reassure hens that the new location is safe and appropriate for laying, speeding up the transition.
Moving chickens to a new coop or rearranging nesting boxes can confuse them. Fake eggs reassure hens that the new location is safe and appropriate for laying, speeding up the transition.
💰 Reduces Egg Loss and Waste
Eggs laid on the floor are more likely to crack, get dirty, or be trampled. By training hens to use nesting boxes, you protect your eggs and maximize your daily harvest.
Eggs laid on the floor are more likely to crack, get dirty, or be trampled. By training hens to use nesting boxes, you protect your eggs and maximize your daily harvest.
🧼 Easy to Clean and Reusable
Unlike real eggs, these plastic training eggs last for years. Just wipe them down occasionally, and they're ready to go. No smell, no mess, no waste.
Unlike real eggs, these plastic training eggs last for years. Just wipe them down occasionally, and they're ready to go. No smell, no mess, no waste.
🌿 Safe and Non-Toxic
Made from durable, food-safe plastic, these eggs are completely safe for your flock. They won't splinter, crack, or harm curious hens.
Made from durable, food-safe plastic, these eggs are completely safe for your flock. They won't splinter, crack, or harm curious hens.
How Fake Eggs Solve Common Chicken Problems
Problem #1: Pullets Laying Everywhere Except the Nesting Boxes
Young hens often lay their first eggs wherever they happen to be—under roosts, in corners, or outside. Fake eggs in nesting boxes teach them the proper spot from day one.
Young hens often lay their first eggs wherever they happen to be—under roosts, in corners, or outside. Fake eggs in nesting boxes teach them the proper spot from day one.
Problem #2: Hidden Egg Stashes
Free-range hens love to hide eggs in bushes, tall grass, or under structures. By the time you find them, they're too old to eat. Fake eggs train hens to lay in visible, accessible nesting boxes.
Free-range hens love to hide eggs in bushes, tall grass, or under structures. By the time you find them, they're too old to eat. Fake eggs train hens to lay in visible, accessible nesting boxes.
Problem #3: Cracked Eggs from Floor Laying
Eggs laid on hard surfaces or trampled by other chickens are often damaged. Nesting boxes provide a soft, safe landing, and fake eggs encourage consistent use.
Eggs laid on hard surfaces or trampled by other chickens are often damaged. Nesting boxes provide a soft, safe landing, and fake eggs encourage consistent use.
Problem #4: Egg Eating Epidemic
Once one hen starts eating eggs, others often follow. Fake eggs break the cycle by providing an unbreakable target that discourages pecking.
Once one hen starts eating eggs, others often follow. Fake eggs break the cycle by providing an unbreakable target that discourages pecking.
Problem #5: Broody Hens Abandoning Nests
Broody hens need visual cues to commit to a nest. Fake eggs keep them settled and focused while you prepare fertile eggs for hatching.
Broody hens need visual cues to commit to a nest. Fake eggs keep them settled and focused while you prepare fertile eggs for hatching.
Problem #6: Stressed or Relocated Hens
Chickens dislike change. Fake eggs help them feel secure in new environments, reducing stress and encouraging normal laying behavior.
Chickens dislike change. Fake eggs help them feel secure in new environments, reducing stress and encouraging normal laying behavior.
Use Cases: Where Fake Eggs Make a Difference
🐣 Training Young Pullets (Point-of-Lay Hens)
Place fake eggs in nesting boxes 2-3 weeks before your pullets start laying (around 16-20 weeks old). They'll learn the correct spot before laying their first egg.
Place fake eggs in nesting boxes 2-3 weeks before your pullets start laying (around 16-20 weeks old). They'll learn the correct spot before laying their first egg.
🏡 Setting Up a New Coop
When introducing hens to a new coop, fake eggs help them identify nesting boxes immediately, reducing confusion and stress.
When introducing hens to a new coop, fake eggs help them identify nesting boxes immediately, reducing confusion and stress.
🌾 Free-Range Flocks
If your hens roam during the day, fake eggs encourage them to return to the coop for laying instead of hiding eggs in the yard.
If your hens roam during the day, fake eggs encourage them to return to the coop for laying instead of hiding eggs in the yard.
🥚 Stopping Egg Eating Behavior
Place fake eggs in nesting boxes and remove real eggs promptly. Hens will peck the fake eggs, realize they can't break them, and stop the habit.
Place fake eggs in nesting boxes and remove real eggs promptly. Hens will peck the fake eggs, realize they can't break them, and stop the habit.
🐔 Encouraging Broody Hens
If you want a hen to go broody or sit on fertile eggs, fake eggs help her settle into the nest and commit to incubation.
If you want a hen to go broody or sit on fertile eggs, fake eggs help her settle into the nest and commit to incubation.
🔄 Rearranging Nesting Boxes
If you move or add nesting boxes, fake eggs signal the new locations and help hens adjust quickly.
If you move or add nesting boxes, fake eggs signal the new locations and help hens adjust quickly.
🎁 Gift for New Chicken Keepers
A practical, thoughtful gift for anyone starting a backyard flock. It's one of those "wish I'd known about this sooner" products.
A practical, thoughtful gift for anyone starting a backyard flock. It's one of those "wish I'd known about this sooner" products.
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How to Use Fake Eggs for Maximum Results
Step 1: Place in Nesting Boxes
Put 1-2 fake eggs in each nesting box you want your hens to use. Position them in the center or back of the box where hens naturally prefer to lay.
Put 1-2 fake eggs in each nesting box you want your hens to use. Position them in the center or back of the box where hens naturally prefer to lay.
Step 2: Introduce Hens to the Boxes
If your hens are new or haven't used nesting boxes before, gently place them inside the boxes a few times so they associate the space with laying.
If your hens are new or haven't used nesting boxes before, gently place them inside the boxes a few times so they associate the space with laying.
Step 3: Collect Real Eggs Daily
Check nesting boxes daily and remove real eggs. Leave the fake eggs in place to maintain the visual cue.
Check nesting boxes daily and remove real eggs. Leave the fake eggs in place to maintain the visual cue.
Step 4: Monitor Behavior
Watch for hens entering nesting boxes and laying beside the fake eggs. This confirms they've learned the correct spot.
Watch for hens entering nesting boxes and laying beside the fake eggs. This confirms they've learned the correct spot.
Step 5: Leave Fake Eggs Indefinitely
You can leave fake eggs in nesting boxes permanently, or remove them once hens are consistently laying in the right spot. Many chicken keepers leave them in place as a long-term reminder.
You can leave fake eggs in nesting boxes permanently, or remove them once hens are consistently laying in the right spot. Many chicken keepers leave them in place as a long-term reminder.
Step 6: Use for Broody Hens
If you want a hen to go broody, place 3-4 fake eggs in a nesting box and let her sit on them. Once she's committed (sitting for 2-3 days), swap in fertile eggs.
If you want a hen to go broody, place 3-4 fake eggs in a nesting box and let her sit on them. Once she's committed (sitting for 2-3 days), swap in fertile eggs.
Pro Tip: If you have multiple nesting boxes, place fake eggs in the ones you want hens to use most. Hens will naturally choose boxes with eggs already in them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does it take for hens to learn to use nesting boxes?
A: Most hens learn within 1-2 weeks. Young pullets may take a bit longer, while experienced layers adapt quickly.
A: Most hens learn within 1-2 weeks. Young pullets may take a bit longer, while experienced layers adapt quickly.
Q: Will the fake eggs fool my hens forever?
A: Hens don't "realize" the eggs are fake—they simply see eggs in a spot and instinctively lay there. The visual cue works indefinitely.
A: Hens don't "realize" the eggs are fake—they simply see eggs in a spot and instinctively lay there. The visual cue works indefinitely.
Q: Can I use these to stop egg eating?
A: Yes! Hens peck the fake eggs, realize they can't break them, and lose interest. This breaks the egg-eating habit.
A: Yes! Hens peck the fake eggs, realize they can't break them, and lose interest. This breaks the egg-eating habit.
Q: How many fake eggs should I put in each nesting box?
A: 1-2 fake eggs per box is ideal. Too many eggs can make the box feel crowded.
A: 1-2 fake eggs per box is ideal. Too many eggs can make the box feel crowded.
Q: Do I need to remove the fake eggs once hens start laying?
A: No, you can leave them in place permanently. Many chicken keepers find that hens continue to prefer boxes with fake eggs.
A: No, you can leave them in place permanently. Many chicken keepers find that hens continue to prefer boxes with fake eggs.
Q: Will fake eggs encourage broodiness?
A: They can help a hen commit to a nest if she's already showing broody behavior, but they won't force a non-broody hen to go broody.
A: They can help a hen commit to a nest if she's already showing broody behavior, but they won't force a non-broody hen to go broody.
Q: Are these safe for all chicken breeds?
A: Yes, fake eggs are safe for bantams, standard breeds, and large fowl. Adjust the number of eggs based on your flock size.
A: Yes, fake eggs are safe for bantams, standard breeds, and large fowl. Adjust the number of eggs based on your flock size.
Q: Can I use these for ducks or quail?
A: Yes! Fake eggs work for any poultry species. Ducks and quail respond to the same visual cues.
A: Yes! Fake eggs work for any poultry species. Ducks and quail respond to the same visual cues.
Q: How do I clean the fake eggs?
A: Simply wipe them with a damp cloth or rinse with water. They're easy to keep clean and hygienic.
A: Simply wipe them with a damp cloth or rinse with water. They're easy to keep clean and hygienic.
Q: What if my hens still lay on the floor?
A: Ensure nesting boxes are dark, quiet, and elevated. Add soft bedding and place fake eggs prominently. If hens still lay on the floor, block off the area or add more nesting boxes.
A: Ensure nesting boxes are dark, quiet, and elevated. Add soft bedding and place fake eggs prominently. If hens still lay on the floor, block off the area or add more nesting boxes.
Pro Tips for Training Success
Tip #1: Start Early
Place fake eggs in nesting boxes 2-3 weeks before pullets reach point-of-lay (16-20 weeks). This gives them time to explore and identify the correct spot.
Place fake eggs in nesting boxes 2-3 weeks before pullets reach point-of-lay (16-20 weeks). This gives them time to explore and identify the correct spot.
Tip #2: Make Nesting Boxes Inviting
Hens prefer dark, quiet, elevated nesting boxes with soft bedding. Add straw, shavings, or nesting pads to make boxes more appealing than the floor.
Hens prefer dark, quiet, elevated nesting boxes with soft bedding. Add straw, shavings, or nesting pads to make boxes more appealing than the floor.
Tip #3: Block Off Bad Spots
If hens are laying in a specific corner or under a roost, block off the area temporarily. This forces them to explore nesting boxes instead.
If hens are laying in a specific corner or under a roost, block off the area temporarily. This forces them to explore nesting boxes instead.
Tip #4: Collect Eggs Frequently
Remove real eggs daily to prevent hens from sitting on them too long or developing broody behavior (unless you want them to go broody).
Remove real eggs daily to prevent hens from sitting on them too long or developing broody behavior (unless you want them to go broody).
Tip #5: Use Fake Eggs for Broody Training
If you want to hatch chicks, place fake eggs in a nesting box and let a broody hen sit on them for 2-3 days. Once she's committed, swap in fertile eggs.
If you want to hatch chicks, place fake eggs in a nesting box and let a broody hen sit on them for 2-3 days. Once she's committed, swap in fertile eggs.
Tip #6: Add More Nesting Boxes if Needed
The general rule is 1 nesting box per 3-4 hens. If boxes are overcrowded, hens may lay elsewhere. Add more boxes and mark them with fake eggs.
The general rule is 1 nesting box per 3-4 hens. If boxes are overcrowded, hens may lay elsewhere. Add more boxes and mark them with fake eggs.
Why Fake Eggs Are a Game-Changer for Chicken Keepers
Time Savings:
- No more hunting for hidden eggs around the yard
- Quick, predictable egg collection from designated nesting boxes
- Less time cleaning cracked eggs off the coop floor
Egg Quality:
- Cleaner eggs from soft, cushioned nesting boxes
- Fewer cracked or damaged eggs
- Reduced risk of contamination from floor laying
Flock Management:
- Easier to monitor which hens are laying
- Prevents destructive egg-eating behavior
- Helps broody hens settle and commit to nests
Cost Savings:
- Reduces egg loss from cracking and hiding
- One-time purchase lasts for years
- Prevents costly egg-eating epidemics
What Makes These Fake Eggs Different?
vs. Golf Balls:
❌ Too small, wrong color, don't look like real eggs
✅ Realistic size, color, and texture that hens recognize
❌ Too small, wrong color, don't look like real eggs
✅ Realistic size, color, and texture that hens recognize
vs. Wooden Eggs:
❌ Can crack, splinter, or absorb odors
✅ Durable plastic that lasts for years without damage
❌ Can crack, splinter, or absorb odors
✅ Durable plastic that lasts for years without damage
vs. Ceramic Eggs:
❌ Heavy, breakable, expensive
✅ Lightweight, shatterproof, affordable
❌ Heavy, breakable, expensive
✅ Lightweight, shatterproof, affordable
vs. Real Eggs:
❌ Spoil, attract pests, need frequent replacement
✅ Never spoil, easy to clean, reusable indefinitely
❌ Spoil, attract pests, need frequent replacement
✅ Never spoil, easy to clean, reusable indefinitely
Australian-Owned, Chicken Keeper Approved
We know that training hens to lay in nesting boxes is one of the first challenges new chicken keepers face. These fake eggs are a simple, affordable solution that works with chickens' natural instincts. Whether you have 3 hens or 30, this 6-pack gives you enough eggs to mark multiple nesting boxes and solve common laying problems.
Add to cart now and enjoy stress-free egg collection! 🥚
