The sight of a poopy egg can be pretty gross, but there are a few reasons why your chickens' eggs might be covered in poop. First, if your chickens are free-range, they may simply be getting dirty from walking around outside. Chickens also like to perch on top of their nesting boxes, and if they don't have a perch, they may end up perching on the edge of the box and pooping in the nest. Finally, if your chickens are overcrowded, they may not have enough space to move around and may end up stepping in their own poop and then tracking it into the nest.
If you're finding poopy eggs on a regular basis, there are a few things you can do to help keep your chickens' nests clean. First, make sure they have a perch in their nesting box so they don't have to perch on the edge. Second, clean out the nesting boxes regularly and sanitize them with