alex_m Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Are there any tell-tale signs that I can look out for to know when they will start laying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 They quite often start crouching as you approach them when they are very close to laying. Also their combs and faces normally get quite red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 When your chickens start crouching is a fab sign (although 2 of mine have never crouched but do lay - they obviously didn't read the rule book ). Eggs tend to follow within a few weeks of crouching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 They will also develop a huge appetite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_m Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thank you. I'm like a kid at xmas when I go to open the eggport. Dont know how I'll manage when their is actually an egg there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 You;ll be doing the egg dance like the rest of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 You;ll be doing the egg dance like the rest of us! Oh is that what it is!!!!! Barbara's started crouching when I get near her but she seems to just want me to pick her up! She hasn't laid yet so maybe she's about to -EGGCITING!!!!! (sorry couldn't help it!) Vicky x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
