geb0205 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Just having a small panic this morning... one of my bantams, Freckle, a light sussex, is VERY talkative this morning, and very restless. She's about 23 weeks... is it likely she's about to lay her first egg or should I be worried about her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 She may well be about to lay an egg! Good luck!! Jenny was SO vocal when her first egg arrived. If she's not well, you can usually spot the signs. They tuck their heads into their necks and puff up their feathers. They tend to stand around or sit looking miserable and depressed, not eating or drinking and often just sit there with their eyes closed. If she's bright and perky, you may well have something for lunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geb0205 Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 ohhh how exciting!! I knew someone here could help. No, shes not subdued or puffed up, shes quite restless, wandering about, and still eating... shes just being VERY vocal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I reckon you could be in for a little treat later....your first egg! How exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Very exciting Remember to change your signature after the happy event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Good luck with it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geb0205 Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 No eggs as of yet, but her comb has grown over the past week and is VERY red.... isnt that meant to be a sign... Oh please, little Freck, lay an egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 No eggs as of yet, but her comb has grown over the past week and is VERY red.... isnt that meant to be a sign... Oh please, little Freck, lay an egg! Yes it is a sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 My Speckledy is just the same - reddening comb, noisy and restless Yesterday she was burrowing like a mad thing into some ivy that's growing against a low wall - she looked very comical with her head poking up through the leaves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak29 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Best of luck, it's such a wonderful time (and a yummy time too) Let us know how it goes or went Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
