Billy the Whippet Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Flo and Aggy (two hybrids) came home on the 29 October and by 14 November Flo started laying an egg a day. However Aggy - although appearing quite happy, healthy and settled hasn't laid anything ! I have noticed that Flo's comb is quite tall and bright red whereas Aggy's is still very small and bumpy - could it be that Aggy is younger than Flo or hasn't she developed properly. I really don't mind her not laying eggs - just a bit worried that there's something wrong with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I've got exactly the same problem - 2 of mine have lovely big combs and have been laying for a over a month. Molly, who is 2 weeks older, isn't laying anything although she is starting to show signs of crouching (is your Aggy doing that?) Molly laid 10 eggs in September so we know she can but don't know why she's stopped . I'm sure Aggy is fine - you just never know when they're going to lay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Whippet Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 She hasn't laid at all as far as I know. I must admit she was crouching a bit in the garden yesterday so perhaps she's about to go for it! She's a lovely hen and if she never lays an egg in her life I really don't care. Just a bit worried that something might be stuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Crouching is a good sign. Maybe she is a little younger. Come the spring with the longer days she should get into the swing of things. Have you checked under shrubs etc in the garden? Sometimes they prefer lay in odd places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 When my little leghorn ' Smartie' first came into lay - she laid for 2 weeks, then had a month off. Now she lays a lovely china white egg every day, without fail - sometimes double yolker whopper ones! I wish she would have a few days off, so as to not wear herself out! Try not to worry, I should think it's her ladies apparatus sorting itself out! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treekeeper Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Have patience I got two Pepperpots and one layed straight away and the other one took four weeks. It's amazing how quick they come on.Size and colour of comb is a good indication once it starts getting redder then they are usually on their way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 she sounds younger. A really red comb and squatting when you approach her with your hand is a sure sign. im sure it wont be too long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Whippet Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 Thanks everyone - it was my birthday yesterday so I had the day off work. Went down to let the girls out and there were two lovely brown eggs!! Aggy was obviously waiting for a special occasion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 How lovely! I wonder how she knew it was your birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Whippet Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 These chickens are much brighter than we think they are!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickweed Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Aggy has some way to go to catch up with Lil, one of my gingernut rangers. Lil is 44 weeks old now. I've had her since July and not an egg to be seen. Her pal Daisy started to lay after 3 weeks. I am hoping longer, brighter days will spur her on. I will let you know when she lays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
