Mrs G Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Whoo hoo - we have our first egg! It is small and perfectly formed - seems a shame to use it - well almost Can't believe one of our girls has be so kind as to give us an egg so soon! Not sure whose it was, but my four year old reckons Penny said it was hers! Got back from a horrible day at work, went to let the girls out and was told by our neighbour that they had been quite noisy (not a complaint) and was completely shocked to discover our first egg waiting in the nesting box! So pleased I had to text hubby and a couple of friends to let them know Also surprised at how friendly they are - I sat down on the patio earlier and within a minute had one of the girls on my lap, I didn't have any food with me, Penny just jumped up and stayed there whilst I stroked her. Normally they only jump up if I have food or it's coming up to bed time! Any suggestions as to plants with nice bright flowers which chicken are less likely to eat - think I'm going to have to rethink my planting so many plants are disappearing very rapidly! Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Congratulations, the first egg is always special. Can't help with the flowers/plants. I know mine won't eat Laurel!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Congratulations, don't feel silly about texting a few friends, I think I emailed the whole world when we got our first egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Congratulations om your first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Congratulations. Have you eaten it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs G Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 I didn't get a look in my son demolished both the first and the second for his dinner and loved them Hoping I get to try one soon. With three ladies and three eggs, one each day, am I right in assuming it is probably the same chuck laying one egg each day? Hubby and I are of differing opinions so wondered what you all think?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Woohooo congratulations. I have 3 chickens to and am pretty sure its the same one thats being laying every day for a week now. The other 2 don't have such red combs etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Congratulaions on your first egg. My chooks have left my geraniums alone, they have had the odd peck but soon leave them alone, they are lovely and bright and don't need much watering, which is lucky as I often forget! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Congrats on the eggs - hope you're doing the egg dance Sorry to say my lot scoffed my geraniums in one sitting, but they've left the violas alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 It's a great feeling isn't it!! Enjoy. We got our first egg this week, but we've had the girls since mid July! I think my second is going to lay any day now as she is crouching, whereas George Harrison - she seems to be living up to her name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mot336 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Congratulations on your 1st egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
