offering a treat when I open the nest box

[ellieelectrons]

Our Janey, who is a tame blue IRN is currently sitting on eggs. She has laid four so far. She gets quite anxious when I open the inspection flap on the nest box and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to offer her a treat when I open the flap. Would that ease her anxiety? Is it bad for her to eat in the nest? Is that a really stupid idea?

Ellie.

[Chienderace]

A better idea is to limit the inspections to an absolute minimum until you think its hatching time. If she stays on her eggs when you are looking then you dont want to spook her to the extent that she rushes off them and perhaps breaks one in the process. This is when you learn patience! Its better to wait until you see her off the nest and grab a quick peek then and maybe candle them in 10 days from now.
Good luck with them.

[ellieelectrons]

Thanks. I have been waiting until she's out of the box to check on them but when I do, she makes a mad dash back to the box to see what I'm doing! She seems marginally calmer if I open it whilst she's in there.

Ellie.