katieadams Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 You may have read that my lovely chickens have not yet laid me an egg so lets have a poll - when will they lay the first egg? Just to fill you in on progress, Beaky should be first, her comb is most developed and she has been crouching for about 4 or 5 days now, although not every time she's approached. None of the others are crouching, and they dont have much at all by way of combs, although their legs are starting to go yellow. Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I reckon Thursday (assuming she'll lay a week after first crouching) . Alternatively, the first day you give up looking in the nestbox every half hour . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddleduck Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 lol. we should have had bets which out of all of ours would lay first! I'm still waiting too! mine don't even seem to be crouching, daisy and dorris are approx 22 weeks and elsy is 23/24 weeks now! when we bought them home we agreed not to buy and eggs until they layed. hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 I think there's only you and me still in the race, Puddleduck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddleduck Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Well I don't think my girls are very competitive! I think I have a good 2 weeks more to wait! do you have any recent pictures so I can see a comparison??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Not really, we've been busy every day so not done much pottering in the garden - I'll get one asap for you though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddleduck Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 don't worry! just wondered if you had any that were on any other threads etc! mine just don't seem to be changing much! its soooo frustrating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 Just been out to let them out (Lucy needs a sleep before we can go out so suddenly some pottering time presents itself!!) Here's Beaky: And Butterfly: And Mrs Little: Lets have some recent ones of yours when you can!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles chooks Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Ahhh, how beautiful. You've got a lovely selection of chooks there Katie. I have been optimistic on your behalf and voted - tomorrow! Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm going for Tuesday too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddleduck Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Sorry there a bit big! Elsy Dorris Daisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 They're lovely!! My money's on Dorris first for you!! Beaky's comb is bigger so we should be next past the finish line with her I reckon..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I voted wednesday for 1st egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henhathnofury Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Friday at 11am! I pulled that one out of a hat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I voted Thursday - here's hoping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddleduck Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Beaky is definitely going to win the race, I think butterfly will be next. As for mine well OH keeps threatening them so I doubt they'll ever oblige now! I can't wait to hear when you get your 1st egg! (I am very sorry but I voted next week! I think maybe I was just a little bit ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy36 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Hi Katie i am sticking to my original Thursday... I have been think about Beaky today, wondering if she is considering laying for you yet! Dont forget to get some treats ready for her ... we give tinned sweetcorn to the layers... and shake the paxo box at those that are witholding! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 No eggs first thing this morning - keep sending her eggy thoughts!!! My husband is starting to think Butterfly might sneak up the inside and lay first, but she's not crouching or anything so I doubt it! Thing is, they all lay brown eggs so Beaky would probably get the credit anyway!! They've never had mealworms before so I think I'll get them some for the 'thank you for the egg' treat, although maybe buying something in specially would jinx it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Well anyone who voted Tuesday can change your votes if you like - nearly bed time and no egg Fingers crossed for Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Well anyone who voted Tuesday can change your votes if you like - nearly bed time and no egg Fingers crossed for Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy36 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 You might want to think about the box shaking.... OK i went a step further and actually fed them stuffing... leftovers from lunch..and told them they were now "oven ready" !! : It worked I got 6 eggs from 6 layers this morning! - even the babies went and sat on teh nest tonight... Ok a bit drastic, but we have to let them know who is bosss, I am not lightly steaming veg for them, feeding them raisins, grapes and sweetcorn as treats and keeping them in Hen heaven for fun - e want the odd egg for tea! Ok we do have them for fun really, but not tell them I am sticking with the Thursday bet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Well nothing this morning... I think you may be right, it may be time for no more mr nice guy, a trip to the stuffing aisle may be in order!! I keep telling them it's a good job they're pretty or they'd be in trouble but I don't think they're taking me seriously At least one of them is sitting in the nest box a lot, I think they may be under the impression that it's a litter try though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy36 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Fingers are crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Shame their legs are too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I reckon Saturday - then you can take your time making a delicious fry up. If she's a bluebelle, you have lovely plum blush eggs to look forward to. Our Lulu lays beautiful coloured ones. Saturday! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
