ChickenTracey Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I had a Miss Pepperpot and a Gingernut Ranger from Omlet 8 weeks ago and was told by the man setting up the Eglu that they were both 4 months old. My Pepperpot laid an egg the following day and has laid daily since. However, my Gingernut hasnt. I suspected the ages of them were wrong as the Gingernut was smaller than the pepperpot and has grown since being here. She is ok and eats...though no where near as greedy as my Pepperpot Any ideas on when she will lay..or is she a breed that waits till it is much warmer? Thanks for any advice and/or suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Some hens just take ages to get going . You'll just have to wait, I'm afraid . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenTracey Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 I dont mind waiting at all..i was just a bit concerned. I'm a first time chicken mummy so all new to this. Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 the Gingernuts are hybrids and so dont usually stop laying in the winter so she probably isnt waiting for warmer weather, i'd say your guess that they are different ages is probably correct and the reason for lack of eggs The Gingernut's face will get redder and her comb will get bigger when she is close to lay, she may also crouch for you - when they start to do this they normally lay their first egg within a couple of weeks fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hi I have 2 gingernut rangers, and they laid 3 weeks after purchasing them. i have 3 pekin bantams and i brought them december 1st 09 and they have only just started to lay (15th march 10), but my 2 Silkie x Pekins that i also brought december 09 don't lay. We was also belived that they are older, but they are no way as old as my pekins. I wouldn't worry your pepperpot is probably older, the gingernut just needs to mature i think Fingers crossed and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenTracey Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 she may also crouch for you - when they start to do this they normally lay their first egg within a couple of weeks fingers crossed She is doing this lots at the min. I only have to go near her and start to bend and she crouches. This is very new as before i had to actually touch her. Ooooo...could this be a sign she is close to lay??? Awww...bless my little girl. Thanks folks for your replies. They were much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenTracey Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Well..i am soooo pleased and proud to say....she laid this lunch time It was a tiny egg...but she was so chuffed with herself. Worried for no reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicktastic Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Congratulations on her egg!!! One of my is laying and her first couple of eggs were around 40g, now they are around 55g she's only been laying for just short of 3 weeks and only had 4 days off bless her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
