Are the ceramic nest eggs safe? Made with durable ceramic material, the artificial nest eggs are 100% safe for you and your chickens. They are actually a great tool in discouraging your chicken from pecking and eating real eggs. The hard ceramic is tough enough to resist their beaks eventually making them lose any interest in eggs, fake or real. The SunGrow Ceramic Chicken Eggs are a natural slight reddish-brown color, approximately 2.75? (7cm) in size and come in a secure plastic pack of four. Why should I add these eggs to my chicken coop? Placing several ceramic nest eggs in your chicken hutch has many benefits to you and your chickens. They are often used to test for broodiness in hens by watching to see if hens are setting on the eggs indicating that they are ready to set on fertile eggs. Ceramic chicken eggs can also be used to break bad habits such as laying eggs in the middle of the coop floor instead of the nesting box. Are there any other interesting uses for these eggs? There are many fun and useful purposes for the ceramic eggs besides adding them to a chicken coop. The charming, natural look and feel make them an excellent choice for so many arts, crafts and do-it-yourself home decor. Combine the eggs with pretty branches around a candle to create a unique centerpiece for a country-themed party or interior design. Use special ceramic paint markers to decorate the eggs and set them around the house for colorful Easter decorations.