Chicken turns tree base into a secret egg-laying spot, surprising owner in Auckland, New Zealand

On November 2, 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand, @anikagriffiths shared a video revealing an unusual nesting spot belonging to a chicken. In the video, a large tree stands surrounded by lush plants and flowers. The author then moves closer to the base of the tree and parts the long leaves growing around its trunk, uncovering a nest carefully tucked among the surrounding foliage. Inside, numerous light-brown chicken eggs are gathered closely together, revealing a surprisingly large nest hidden beneath the tree. According to the author, she was filling in the area where her chicken had made its own private nest instead of laying eggs in the coop provided for it.