Mirkwood Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Could someone maybe explain this to me. Bramble is the same breed as Nutmeg but her comb has not grown at all in 2 weeks. I thought they were the same age and they are certainly the same size as each other I have posted pictures. Bramble Nutmeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Perhaps they are slightly different ages? Also, I think pullets do develop at slightly different rates, even within the same breed, through simple genetic variation (just as not all human girls start their periods at the same age). As they are ISA Browns, I assume you got them from a largish supplier, not a small breeder, so they might well not be related... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 no not from Omlet but from Two Pots Bantams in Dry Drayton Cambs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Yeah, I spotted that after I first posted - the 'Topic review' bit doesn't show signatures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Egluntyne Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I suppose it is like children...two born on the same day will not necessarily develop at the same rate. It is looking reddish so she won't be far behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I think it must be as Eyren suggested. I got my two Omlet gingernuts on the same day. One developed really quickly and started laying almost 6 weeks ahead of the other one. For a long time the only way i could tell them apart was because of their different comb sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 yes, me to thats how i tell them apart, i just thought that it was straaange as i was told they were the same age. Maybe they are i don't know but Nutmeg is top dog or should i say chicken. Bramble has a much more gentle nature where as Nutmeg is a Ladette and is soooooooooooo greedy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Funnily enough, it's the other way round with my girls. Bramble is the one with the well-developed comb and wattles, whereas Nutmeg's are still tiny. However, in our case it's Bramble who's leader of the pack - so perhaps there is a link between big combs and bossiness D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yes i think so because Nutmeg is most ceretainly the gilrie in the know. But Bramble is so sweet she follows Nutmeg everywhere and when Nutmeg goes to lay her egg Bramble goes into the house with her and sits patiently waiting until she gets up and comes back out. I think Bramble sees her as the big sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazela Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Are either of your girls laying yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi Yes Nutmeg is laying but not Bramble, she has a very small comb at the moment but i am hoping that she starts soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hmmmm....wish I could say the same for my girls (or one of them, at least!). We've had them nearly 4 weeks and still no sign of an egg! Bramble's been crouching for over a week, though, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an egg for Easter.... D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Good luck DW but i am not getting one every day though...........but should be greatful i'm getting some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Mirkwood, Your 'good luck' post must have been what was needed......Bramble laid her first egg today (44g and perfect!). When Nutmeg's ready, she'll have a good role model! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 HOORAH for Bramble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...