MammaT Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 After just over 5 weeks with us we have eggs!!! It's a bit silly I know but I'm thrilled to bits. We have two Goldline and I bought them at auction (naughty I know) and I didn't know how old they were so expected a wait. Must admit I'd be very careful about the auction route again as both girls had major lice infestations that have taken ages to clear and they needed worming. However, they're happy little free-rangers now and I've finally been rewarded too. There were two eggs this afternoon but as hubby didn't check this morning when he let them out (he'd given up) I think one may have arrived yesterday afternoon as I have a suspicion that only Phyllis is doing the honours as her comb is much redder than Pimmy's but I can't wait until the morning to see if there's one or two. Chickens are just so much fun - I wish I'd discovered them years ago. I definitely want more, and a WIR but need time to acclimatise my patient other half to the idea... Sorry to go on but I'm just so thrilled... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Congratulations on your first egg First eggs are so special. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MammaT Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Thanks Chrissie - I know it's not just me who's infatuated!!! And, as suspected, it is only Phyllis in production. She's had a very noisy morning running in and out of the Eglu and has just produced egg no. 3. She seems a little 'shell-shocked' but she'll get used to it. Can't bring myself to think of using an egg yet though! Sad I know but I feel the need to admire her hard work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 you are deffo not alone with the infatuation! congrats on the first eggs just wait till you taste them! best thing ever! btw be careful with the WIT. i built on for my original 2 girls... i now have 8! WIR extension time maybe?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 if you wait for the next one, you and the other half can have TWO each!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
