petunia Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Miss Scarlett has now laid 11 in a row which I am amazed and hugely pleased with, even more so given that 4 have been double yolkers! Mabel laid 5 then a day off and then 3 , another day off and there's another today. Hyacinth has laid nothing so far, which doesn't worry me yet, I'm just excited every day in the hope of an egg, and to see what colour it will be! 2.5 weeks in to chicken keeping I'm thrilled!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petunia Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hurrah, Hyacinth laid her first egg today - 3 eggs for me! Even nicer, she also lays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 My coral lays every day and not missed for I can't remember how long, aren't they amazing. Must be fun getting blue eggs - well done Mabel and Hyacinth. I kept a chart for over a year until it was lost when computer died. Unbelievable how the number of eggs clock up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petunia Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hi Plum, yes it's fantastic! I have a chart too, I'm working out how much each egg costs factoring in all the things I bought - once they get to a reasonable price my husband will be a lot happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Doesn't quite work like that because soon you'll be spending £500 for a WIR for more chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan08 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I agree with Plum - I started off doing that and gave it up quickly - at £25 an egg it was very expensive and I just had to buy new feeders, drinkers, bedding, WIR, upgraded to a , Don't Do It!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petunia Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Yeah I'm already eyeing up LOL! Thanks peeps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petunia Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hello chicken peeps, Wonder if anyone has any advice for Mabel.... She had been laying on average every other day, but I've had no eggs from her for a week now. Her comb has lightened considerably but she seems absolutely fine otherwise, eating and drinking and chasing round after grapes tonight I've googled A LOT over the last few days but can't find anything conclusive so am at a loss. Is she just having a break? Scarlett laid 11 eggs, a day off, 5 eggs, a day off and currently 15 eggs in a row so I know she's not to be compared to (and is a different breed) and Hyacinth followed a similar pattern to Mabel, also had a break for 5 days, but seems to be back to every other day laying. Any ideas, suggestions or otherwise? Much appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 The comb goes a bit paler when off lay. It could be she's going to have a bit of a moult. Have you checked the house for redmite and have you wormed them, Flubenvet is easy and effective. Otherwise not a clue really, I'd keep an eye for other health problems and see she's getting layers and not many treats. Oh yes and check under bushes in the garden for a hidden nest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petunia Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thanks Plum. The other two seem absolutely fine, and are laying as normal. Mabel seems fine in herself though, so I'm not worrying too much Am picking up Flubenvet tomorrow and will see how that goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 no double yolkers for 2 yrs and now with new hens and 1 girl relaying after moult - 3 in 2weeks the whole family even my 16 yr old son come to gaze in awe at this. How sad are we? Bit like buses - non for ages then 3 in a row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
