Chicken shack Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I have often mentioned my light sussex Lazy Daisy who hasn't laid an egg since we got her in August. Well just as I was leaving for work today I checked the nesting box and couldn't believe my eyes there was the biggest chickens egg I have ever seen next to Bluebells' small pink one. I had to weigh it and it came in at a little over 120g. Because I have different types of chickens I can always tell who has laid which egg and new this was her first although I think there may have been a soft shell that was hers and had fallen through the roosting bars about a week ago. I didn't know keeping chickens would be this much fun. She will now be known as clever Daisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Wow . Not so lazy now, then . I'll need to add that to the Omlet Large Egg Leader Board . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Wow that's amazing!!! I have a light sussex that has not laid yet - fingers crossed How old is Daisy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 I think she was about 18 weeks when we got her in August so I guess she is about 28 weeks now. How old is yours OH is going to take a picture today of the egg and if I can remember how I will post it on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 What a whopper, no wonder it took so long then! Well done Daisy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Margot was hatched the first week in June so I think that will make her about 22 weeks so maybe not quite ready yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 It's now on the Leader Board . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Thank you Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody Home. Jill the potter; I am also a potter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Thank you Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody Home. Have you met me ? I must've made a great impression . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 wow!!! well done Lazy Daisy that's amazing- and gives me hope for our Fairy, who is also a LS and was meant to be almost POL in early July, but I think judging by the comb size and face furniture, will not lay until well into the spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Thank you Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody Home. Have you met me ? I must've made a great impression . You put me on the leader board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Thank you Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody Home. Have you met me ? I must've made a great impression . Well done to that chook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeybunny Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 nice one! a super egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Jill the potter; I am also a potter. Do you pot professionally or is it a hobby? what sort of stuff do you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 I guess you could call me profesional however I don't make a great deal from selling. I teach ceramics 4 days a week at an adult college and have a wounderfull studio at Valentines Mansion. http://www.valentinesmansion.com We have a group exhibition once a year and hold open studio's 3 times a year. I do have a web site but can't remember the last time I updated it or even checked it Whoops I also teach private summer schools (naked raku) and 1 day raku courses. My work is all over the place as I like to try news things. How about you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Same here really. Spend way too much time teaching other people how to pot and not enough time doing it myself. Teach from home now as made redundant by Local authority after teaching in adult ed for 15 years. Scary when first set up but 4 years on and going strong!!! Great working from home - can keep a beady eye on the chooks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 I have been working for our local authority for 20 years and who knows what will happen with all the cut backs. OH works from home and spends all day chook watching, feeding the grey squirrels and riding his bike, he loves it. Love your work by the way. I had a look at your link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Here is the 120g egg I was shouting about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Here is the 120g egg I was shouting about Its hooooooooooooooge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Poor Lazy Daisy is unwell now. I am not sure what is wrong but she can't walk. I have had to isolate her from the other three. She is eating, her comb is red and her eyes are bright. A trip to the vets tomorrow I think if she's not up and walking. I hope she is not egg bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brambles Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I'm so sorry to read your sig what a super little girl to lay such a beautiful egg. Sorry she is no longer with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Just seen this. Sorry about Daisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
