waders Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hi Everyone! I am so excited, I had to tell someone - Betty has laid her first egg!!!!!!!! After last nights little upset I was concerned this morning that she wasn't herself, not controlling the other girls and strutting her stuff as usual. I kept my eye on her and was about to post asking for advice. I left the back door open (it was miserable and wet) so they could stand in the dry if they wanted. They all did! I think it's because they know I keep the corn there but when they realised they weren't having any they all went out to forage except Betty. She hung around pecking my coconut matting and getting into corners. When she did go out it was only for a short time and again she kept going towards corners. Next thing I know she's back inside, hunkered down in a dark corner. I left her there but kept an eye on her. The last time I went out to check, there it was! What a clever girl! She's now outside, bossing the others and eating everything she can get her beak on! Last night obviously didn't upset her as much as it upset me! I thought they were supposed to lay in the eglu? Does this mean that I am going to have to check every nook and cranny for stray eggs? Will she always lay around this time of day or will she lay in the morning? Oooooh so many questions! A very excited mummy!!! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Congratulations and well done Betty it's really exciting isn't it? Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Congratulations! There's nothing like it is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Congratulations! How exciting! You could try a couple of golfballs in the nestbox (or you can get proper fake eggs) to give her the idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 for Betty - well done Gal. Congratulations, how do you plan to eat it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Congratulations and well done Betty!! Hope you did the egg dance! Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waders Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Chelsea said Congratulations, how do you plan to eat it? Hi Chelsea, My friend has already asked who gets to eat it! I replied that as they are my girls it's my egg!! I intend to have it plain and simple - a dippy egg with some fresh bread and butter soldiers! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waders Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Aint"Ooops, word censored!"odyhere said You could try a couple of golfballs in the nestbox (or you can get proper fake eggs) to give her the idea?[/quote Thanks for the idea, I'll ask my friends husband if he has any spare. I do have a few of those eggs made out of different coloured stone/quartz - would they do or would they be a bit cold to sit on! Lisa] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Hmm, don't know . I think the fake ones can be rubber which would certainly be warmer! Try a golf ball and see how that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Well Done betty...Was it delicious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waders Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 Maria said Well Done betty...Was it delicious? It was absolutely scrumptious!!!!! My only complaint was there was only one! Shell a little thin though so I shall have to make sure she's getting the right stuff in her diet. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlaidegg Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Well done, I don't think you ever really lose the excitement of finding eggs laid by your very own chickens!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktdot Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Boiled eggs seem to be better when the egg is at least 3 days old. the shell seems to come away better then. Think my favourite is scrambled. But then I do like them poached, and boiled........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...