Gelbel Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) When I had to go into the office yesterday (of all days I have to venture ou; it's the day with the most snow for years and years ), my DH cleared a walkway from the backdoor to the run so the snow does not go over my boots. So guess who decided to escape while my back was turned to have a peck at the solid grass as they have not moved nattering on their perch as the snow is up past their feathery knickers? You've got it! But herding them back - my black beauty Joy did the most wonderful, full on squat - her first. Earlier this morning she was showing a bit of interest in the nest - which she has never done before. I am so happy She's put on a shed load of weight these past few weeks and her tiny comb has reddened slightly - so how long before I have what I know will be the bestest eggs ever? I know I could search - but I am so giddy about my little girl finally growing up. Edited January 12, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippy bird Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I think it's normally just a couple of weeks- well thats how long it was with mine. It's sooo exciting when they start to squat! Not long now til you get ur first egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I'd say on average a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 I'd say on average a week. I might pop with eggcitment by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Yes I would say about a week to ten days. I noticed my Welsummer Ruby aged 38 weeks doing a full squat just over a week ago, and I found a full size egg this morning! Just Mabel the Frizzle to go now! Today was my first 2 egg day! Whoopee! It is so exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini chick Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 it was 4 days with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Usually about a week, may be more though as there's less daylight at this time of year. Don't forget to do the egg dance when one arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Don't forget to do the egg dance when one arrives Dance? You'll hear ME boking at the top of my voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grracee Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I would say about a week too, maybe just abit over. It doesn't take that long, look forward to having your first egg soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 It took Blodwyn about 10 days, the other two about a week from squatting to laying. So you should be lucky, fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have a hen thats been squatting for about three weeks and hasnt laid yet Before that point I would have agreed with the others and said about a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 My first 3 hens were laying after about a week of squatting. the new 3 never squatted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 my 3 layers took from between 7 days - 3 weeks starfish started crouching properly ( her secound attempt )new years day still no eggs from her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 My 3 hens were laying just under week after they first started squatting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 It gets better! Joy was very vocal and aggitated this morning when I was cleaning them out. She was also taking much more interest in the nest box than ever. Just popped out now (as there is a bit of bullying from Grace) and Joy is sat all nice and quiet on the nest. Oooohhhh not long now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 She's done it. A whalloping 75g - slight peck of blood on the shell but all seems well and I'll keep an eye on her. No major announcement but they all 'took' me to their house when I popped out once I saw Joy in the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Fantastic news! It is lovely to get an egg of your own. Well done that chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
