chooklady Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Abby's Bluebelle, Blossom has been tucked away in the nest box for 3/4 of an hour. All the others are out free ranging at the moment, but not her. Nothing is distracting her. She is always first to investigate everything that is going on. Is it likely that she is going to lay? If not today then maybe in the next few days? She is about 5 1/2 months old. Am I right in thinking that they don't usually go back into their house during the day unless they are going to lay? It's very tense in our house at the moment, will she won't she? Your comments will be greatly appreciated. Nicola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 It sounds promising. Does she crouch when you go near her? That's a really good sign they're coming into lay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hello Lisa, Not all the time, she is more likely to do it if the space she is in is a little bit confined. She has come out now but she was in there an hour roughly and she wasn't going to budge. Will have to see what happens tomorrow. Nicola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 There was a softie in the poo tray!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Oh well, she's obviously gearing up and hasn't quite got the egg laying tackle sorted yet . Bet she lays a proper one tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsallen08 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Congratulations, the eggs are on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken crazy Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hi, I only got my chickens friday but dottie has been crouching today alot so I'm reading your post for any signs that meant be like mine. Just one question though whats a softie? Arrived 22/08/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hi, I only got my chickens friday but dottie has been crouching today alot so I'm reading your post for any signs that meant be like mine. Just one question though whats a softie? Arrived 22/08/08 A softie is a shell less egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken crazy Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 ClaireG, thanks there is so much to learn. Thank god for this forum its been my life line! Arrived 22/08/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
