Eyren Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Migsy, who is about 19 weeks old, has an increasingly red comb, regularly produces yellow droppings as per the Omlet guide and squats every time I go to stroke her, but still no sign of eggs! Not really a problem - I'm sure she'll settle down to it soon - but the suspense is killing us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Oh do keep us up to date, how exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 It's terrible the how they make you wait - isn't it The worse is everyone else asking "got any eggs yet? I'd have them in the oven by now" Just as well we're such a patient lot - and it's so worth the wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 Got home this evening to find shredded paper from the nest box all over the run, and when I checked the eggport, there was a cute little brown egg! Only 35g (approx - I have conventional balance scales, not electronic ones), but it's a splendid start. Hopefully Migsy will settle down a bit now and stop turning the garden upside down looking for a nest site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 WELL DONE that hen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Well done Migsy - small but perfectly formed!! E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Thats fantastic news Redfox so..... how are you going to eat it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 I think that as it's rather small I'll crack it first to check it has a yolk and is generally OK, then I'll poach it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I think that as it's rather small I'll crack it first to check it has a yolk and is generally OK, then I'll poach it mmmmmmmm on hot white door step toast with butter and a some ground pepper! (Well if it was my egg thats how id eat it!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
