chelsea Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 As you may or may not know our Ella has just started laying. Apart from the very 1st egg (which was small and perfect) ever since she has laid WHOPPER EGGS, huge ones which im almost frightened to crack in the pan for fear of alien appearing also the last 5 days EVERY day she has laid a DOUBLE YOLKER is this normal in the beginning we are very suprised as my girls were rescued from my hubby's work so we didnt even expect them to lay in the 1st place!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Wow - thats a lot of big eggs ! I have only had 1 double yolker since I got my girls! I know that at the beginning of laying some strange things like shell less eggs and double yolkers can happen - but your Ella seems to have gone into overdrive! I'm sure it will calm down eventually when she gets into a routine of laying so make the most of it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine C Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Blimey I've also only ever had one double yolker from our Ella (pepperpot) and that was in her second week of laying. Not one since. Perhaps your Ella's just very happy in her new home and showing her gratitude E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Sounds like it Elaine I've never had a double yolker, so I'm dead jealous - I don't think that bantams do them. Whenthey start laying, their egg-laying tackle takes a while to hit its stride. She'll settle down, but for the time being consider yourself blessed by mother nature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Awwww.... chokes me with pride you know bless her little fluffy pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 (edited) Big fat Belle used to lay regular double yolkers in her first six months of laying, and they certainly make Sunday fry-ups extra special! Sadly we've not had a double yolker for a while. Edited November 28, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 She is a big girl is our Ella, maybe thats why?? she's certainly full of suprises. they are very heavy too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I think she has just gone into overdrive so enjoy it while it lasts! One of our girls laid a triple yolker soon after she started laying. I should have taken a photo but I didn't think to do it until after it was cooked and eaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 triple yolker and yes today, yet another perfect double yolker laid The window cleaner (who is a farmery/chickeny chap) said Ella is so pretty we should show her Shes gonna get a big head soon with all these compliments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
