helen5848 Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 After much thought I've finally named my new chickens - Rita, Mavis and Blanche!!!!! They're all still doing well - although they seem to have turned their noses up at my porridge this morning - those of you who serve porridge do you mix it with water or milk? or do you just give it as oats? I got my first egg this morning too - couldn't believe it when I found it - although tempted to boil it straight away - I've decided to show it to friends and family first - almost like a trophy! Also my dad said that they may not lay any more eggs now for a few days until they are settled - I was quite surprised to find one hours after the hens arrived! Has anybody else had eggs laid within a day or two of getting their girls? did the laying continue or did it stop whilst they got settled? Anyway I have attached a piccy of my new coop to my user profile - unfortunately as I took the picture two of the hens ran inside - leaving only one in the piccy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Congratulations . How lovely to get an egg that quickly . I think some people are that lucky but loads of us had to wait weeks and weeks for our first one . No reason why she shouldn't keep laying but sometimes it takes them a week or so to get into the proper swing of things. Good choice of names, btw . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Congratulation son your first egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Congratulations Helen! Nothing beats that first egg moment Will move this to the eggs section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Congratulations Helen, thats so exciting Make your porridge with water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
