Alis girls Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Yes - I am totally clucking - but hey who cares. As you know I lost my hen Delilah yesterday - leaving me with her sister Jez and our fairly new girl Maggie May. Well went out to collect eggs as usual and - Jez had laid 1 as usual - but Maggie had laid 2!!!! I was shrieking to OH " Maggies laid 2 eggs" he said " dont be silly its not possible is it?" I know I emptied her nest box yesterday as we have them segregated and I was having problems with lock. And I remember reading on here its poss but couldnt remember why. OH said she was making a racket this am - Probably thought " heck whats going on" I like to think its a sign from my departed hen to say shes ok in the big hen house in the sky - reality is it happens - can some one remind me of the reason for it please? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I like your explanation the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 I know - told you I was mad - I like to think theres an afterlife for animals too- it just fills the void they leave - i dont think I'm alone in that and I know someone will be along with a logical explanation. Someone posted that they thought their hen had laid 2 eggs one day but wasnt sure - i am sure as shes the only one with access to this next box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 that made me laugh. Sometimes they just release two ova in quick succession rather than one... a bit like a woman creating non-identical twins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Thanks DM - imparted info to OH who was relieved his missus isnt about to be carted off. I've never even had a double yolker so this is a bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Still prefer the sign from the other side explanation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Me too 'Tis fairy magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Oh its magic alright - tis a miracle - i must;ve sounded like a 4 yr old shrieking like mad - I still get a thrill from my daily rummages for the eggs. If had I had a farm I'd be in egg heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
