The Dogmother Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Eggs again! I came back from Edinburgh to find that the girls had decided to get their act together and get back into lay - I even got a blue egg from Dolly Well done those girls (the lovely little egg cosies came from a car boot sale in Norfolk - aren't they cute?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 wow !! thats a huge pile of eggies !! well done girlies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 Oh, and it gets better - I've now had two eggs from Betty - my little hatchling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 what a haul! And well done the littlun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Blimey....best have an omlette for tea tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 WELL DONE DOLLY AND FRIENDS. ALSO WELL DONE TO LITTLE BETTY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Blimey....best have an omlette for tea tomorrow. It would take all of those eggs to make a decent sized Omlette! (Had to check spelling from Omlet ) Is it 18 there Clare? Any Lucille eggs, or would that just be pushing the luck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Well done those chickens! I love going to the nest box and finding a whole heap! Trouble is I'm too impatient and run out every time one of them goes into the eglu! Think I need to get out more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 They look fantastic Clare - I've never managed to save more than six at a time so far from my two. Nice to see a full egg holder for a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Ah,Bless. Aren't Bantam eggs so sweet.They look so teeny next to my big girls eggs. Only one out of 3 in lay for us so far,which is just as well as I may have to put a dozen eggs on Freecycle soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 So gald the girls are laying again Clare I am sure the eggs will taste great I ate one of Bunty's yesterday and the yolk was so yellow and rich, makes it worth the wait..............I love the egg cosies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Congrats on the eggs Clare, I know you have waited a while A nice welcome home present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 Gee, thanks guys. Yes, Martin, that's 18 eggs! A couple were from last week, but there was a massive haul over the weekend, and Betty has started to lay and gives me an egg on alternate days at the moment. They are tiny eggs, similar in shape to Lavinia's but a slightly darker beige. It is far too much to hope for little Lucille to be laying I'd love one of her little white gems, but we don't get many at all - perhaps 4 a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Well done those hens. My Gran knitted some similar cosies and I decorated them, maybe I'll do a photo at Easter (if I can locate them ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 They sound lovely Choccy, these ones are crocheted and are small enough for bantie eggs. I'd love to see yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 18 eggs! I think it's definately spring, mine have laid 12 in the last 7 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susan l Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Blimey!! You've been waiting ages for them, but it was worth it!! Chuffed for you and your little Betty, too, well done to her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Congrats Clare! Spring is def on its way! We have had 24 eggs in 8 days! AND the garden birds have started nesting in EVERY available gap in the roof!!! Saw a swallow yesterday . Last year they built a next just above our bedroom window and it looks like they're back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Do you sell your eggs Christian? Might be an idea. I sell mine at £1.10 for 4, and £1.60 for 6! 10p of every sale goes to charity. I put on my labels and leaflets that people can come and see the chickens if they think they're overpriced. Then they will realise how happy they are. Thankfully "Ooops, word censored!"ody has knocked on the door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I would like to sell them Martin, but being away makes it difficult. Plus the neighbours and Postie always get some, so I feel mean asking for money now! Maybe if i got a few more hens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I like your idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 We've always given excess eggs to friends, family and neighbours. Last year Rosie (who is Chief Egg Officer) decided that she wanted to suggest that if people wanted to make any occasional donations for the eggs, then 50% of that would go to the BHWT. She has logged every donation that she's had and when that 50% reaches £10, I wil write a cheque for BHWT. We came up with a little flyer to put in each egg box. The donation is totally voluntary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I would like to sell them Martin, but being away makes it difficult. Plus the neighbours and Postie always get some, so I feel mean asking for money now! Maybe if i got a few more hens You know you want to Christian Great idea (sneak them in your suitcase) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 That's nice! Rosie is so sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I know we can't take liquids on board (a few weeks with no hair gel and no moisturiser ) but pretty sure there isn't anything about chickens in suitcases! Hmmmmm will think about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
