Cooks Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Well I think Bumble layed yesterday as there was a small egg in the poop tray which had been broken, my older girls never ever lay there and to be honest their eggs are much bigger. She also crouched for me this morning, now I know she's got this the wrong way around and crouching should come first, but please remember that she is an Orpie and not exactly the full ticket.. I will eagerly check later to see if there's anything else. Her head gear is very impressive compared to her sisters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Excellent news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 oh bless her, hopefully she will get it right with the second egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 About time!! Fingers crossed she's going full pelt soon...... and then broody come Spring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 I will get the dunking bucket ready then... cheeky girlies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Well done Bumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 well it must have either been a one off or the other girls are winding me up as nothing since.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 just found another egg laid on the grass outside, it's a lovely small pale beige so I think there's no doubt I have one laying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 You have to be patient with Orpies & their laying patterns..............eventually they start to lay, as you've just found out.........then they repeat the exercise, perhaps 3 or 4 times a week or 5 if you are really lucky....then one of them goes broody and they all go on maternity leave in sympathy......once the babies are cast aside.......they all go into full blown moult in time for a winter of.......... no laying Bless their little feathery knickers Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 I will allow no brrodiness in this house... There has been another egg on the roosting bars since then so she's getting closer to the nestbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Sioux lulled me into a false sense of security - the madam has stopped after laying half a dozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Well come on mum, it has been raining and hailing and windy....you can't possibly expect a girl to get on & work for a living in such conditions Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I will allow no brrodiness in this house... You do realise that you have ORPINGTONS don`t ya Lyns? Welcome to the world of broody mardy bum pancakes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 egg IN the nest box today.. *proud mum look* Yes I know Em, but I am a strict mum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
