Redwing Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 When I picked up my girls I noticed that one was more developed than the other two. Bren has only been with me for 10 days but she has laid me two eggs in three days! My OH said my face was an absolute picture when I found the first one as it was so unexpected We got the second one yesterday and we knew it was coming as Bren kept going in and out of the Eglu and was gathering up wood chippings and putting them in the nestbox. My Oh joked that she needed a newspaper to help her concentrate I was upstairs and heard her yelling so went down and outside to find a still warm egg waiting. I have put both eggs in an egg box and can't bring myself to eat them! both weighed in at 50g but I am guessing they will get bigger in time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Congratulations to you both!! I told you it is a wonderful feeling!! The eggs will get bigger as they get older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinkychick Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Congrats! isnt it a great feeling... we got our first egg last thursday, on number 4 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 I had another egg yesterday but it was the smallest yet and a different colour I dont suppose I can celebrate two layers yet...can I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 They can change alot in colour and size when they are just starting to lay. The only way to really be certain who is laying what is to see who goes in and out of the nest box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) Could be! Congratulations on having one, anyway. Edited for typo. Edited October 21, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 They can change alot in colour and size when they are just starting to lay. The only way to really be certain who is laying what is to see who goes in and out of the nest box. I will watch at the weekend! I love my job but I do think you should get time off when you get chickens Henternity leave anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 They can change alot in colour and size when they are just starting to lay. The only way to really be certain who is laying what is to see who goes in and out of the nest box. I will watch at the weekend! I love my job but I do think you should get time off when you get chickens Henternity leave anyone? In a very weird way I "luckily" got glandular fever just as I got my chickens so got to spend alot of time watching them in the first few weeks. I can tell you on average how long each one takes to lay, and what their usual time of day is. It's awful now I'm back at work . Although nice to be healthy again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Glandular fever is horrible, glad you are on the mend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Glandular fever is horrible, glad you are on the mend! Tell me about it, I'm 31 and married. I should have had this when I was young and stupid and at Uni. People keep accusing me of catching it by snogging 17 year old boys, I wish I think we should start a national petition for henternity leave, as anybody knows that when you get your first girls it is mandatory to watch them 24/7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 In a very weird way I "luckily" got glandular fever just as I got my chickens so got to spend alot of time watching them in the first few weeks. I can tell you on average how long each one takes to lay, and what their usual time of day is. It's awful now I'm back at work . Although nice to be healthy again. Now that is what I call looking on the bright side of life!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 In a very weird way I "luckily" got glandular fever just as I got my chickens so got to spend alot of time watching them in the first few weeks. I can tell you on average how long each one takes to lay, and what their usual time of day is. It's awful now I'm back at work . Although nice to be healthy again. Now that is what I call looking on the bright side of life!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
