sari Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 As the title says, Gertie our Cream Legbar laid her first egg 10 days ago, and hasn't laid since. She seems fairly happy although she's always been a bit nervy. She eating well, clean and healthy. ( I've checked her today, full crop clean bottom, no swelling at the vent etc) Obviously I'm fairly newbie to this, so was wondering if this is normal/usual...the other two ( leghorn and sussex) are providing 5 and 6 eggs a week. If this is normal, fine, I'll wait! But if not, do I need to watch out for any signs of ill health, egg bound-ness..etc. Any advice gratefully received as always.... Sarah x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I had something similar with Molly a couple of years ago. She laid 10 tiny eggs then none for over 2 months . She ended up being my best layer though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Thanks, I was just worried that she might get egg bound or something...I'll keep my eye on her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Love it, "clean bottom". Moomin's (No 4) just started too and has had a break of about 5 days between her eggs. I think it's taking a bit longer for her to actually lay, as Lisa-Marie (No 1) doesn't appear to like to share the nest box and shouts loudly till Moomin has left the building so to speak. Pebbles (No 3) hasn't started but keeps popping in the box to shuffle the bedding and squark a bit. Paxo (No 2) who's moulting so not laying also keeps checking to see what's taking so long I think. It's hilarious to watch the comings and goings. Maybe your other 2 ladies are putting her off too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I can't wait to see what kind of behaviour my four get up to once they start laying! They sound fabulous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
