xraylady Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 What an exciting chicken week! Nina laid her first egg 5 Nov. Lily was fascinated by the event & has spent the week glued to Nina's side, copying her every move. Lily & Doris are younger, I believe. Their combs are still pink & much smaller than Nina's. However, Lily started crouching in front of me Monday, and Friday I found her first egg! A little small, thin-shelled and a bit rough, but a very excellent first attempt! Lily, clearly, is not prepared to be outdone by her big sister - and she also appears to have moved up the pecking order into the #2 spot. We had a total of 5 eggs saved (including Lily's offering) so we made baked egg custards, a family favourite. They were very good, beautiful yellow colour & they cooked in about 2/3rds the time!?! I never had any eggs other than from the grocery store before. I am very proud of my little flock - tomorrow we are hosting a brunch in the honour! Friends & family coming over to 'Meet-the-chickens' it should be a lot of fun - just hope the snow holds off & everyone remembers their coat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Oh Yes! I hadn't forgotten that you had this planned. What have you decided to make? I hope it goes really well and that your chicken girls are absolute stars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Oh how lovely. Fingers crossed that the snow holds off The baked egg custards sound lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 I hope your hen party goes well..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
