geb0205 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 How long does it take for them to settle into a routine of egg laying following a winter off? Currently, one girlie has laid one day on one day off since last saturday, and then her counterpart laid her first ever egg yesterday. Will they progress onto laying more, or can I eggspect it to stay this way? Freck WAS laying one a day for 6 days before the winter off-lay period hit... will she return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 It can take a while for them to hit their stride again, especially with the weather being so changeable at the moment. I see that you're another bantam keeper - they do tend to be less prolific and consistent with their laying Mine are all over the place at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geb0205 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Well, I should think twice before posting... Freck has just laid me another egg, thus putting out the "day on, day off" pattern!! Yes, bantams are fickle arent they? But so sweet.... How can such small hens make A. so much damage and disruption and B. so much noise before laying an egg?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I fimd that mine don't do as much damage as 'big hens', but they make a bit of noise Do you have any photos of yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geb0205 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 have a look at http://club.omlet.co.uk/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=11242 If it works... a link to an Omlet gallery... and my chooks![/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Aww, what lovely chooks - I love the buff sussex - that breed is on my list for when I have more room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geb0205 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 She (freckle) should come with a health warning and ear plugs... she is the noisiest and bossiest of the lot!! (sorry about my spelling!) I really cannot understand how such a small chook can make quite so much noise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 My Fleur is like a tiny dove, but when she gets going it's ear-splitting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 stunning chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Beautiful girls I'm very , can't wait to get some more girlies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
