Purplemaniacs Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) Well the chicks that hatched around Easter are now 17 weeks. The boys and a couple of girls have gone back. I am now left with 4 girls, two Welsummers, a barred Wyandotte and a gold laced Wyandotte and Tumble my little Mini Silkie who hatched on day 17 sending me into a panic as this was my first ever hatch. Tumble is a boy but we are hoping to keep him as long as he does not get too loud. They have lived in the eglu since they were big enough to go outside, should I put the bars back in now? I plan to keep them on growers until they start laying. Do you think they will lay this year or will I need to wait for the spring? Chrissie Edited September 13, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 You can put the bars back in You might be lucky and get an egg this year but I wouldn't bet on it, especially given the poor light levels we've had. I'm afraid a bit more patience will be required, but if you're lucky they may come into lay quite early in the New Year. It would be lovely if you could keep Tumble, I can see there is a special bond there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Yes the bars are fine now I'd say they will start laying this year, probably around October time and will possibly carry on through the winter too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thank you, when I give it a clean at the weekend I will put the bars back in. Ocotber eggs sound good We will see what happens, I will keep you posted Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Tonoight I put the bantams to bed and looked in on them in their eglu to say goodnight and there in the nest box was a tiny egg. I couldn't believe it, I had hoped to get an egg next month but this took me completely by surprise. None of them have particularly red combs but the Barred Wyandotte is quite red in the face but no comb, I wonder if it was her ? I am so Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Tonoight I put the bantams to bed and looked in on them in their eglu to say goodnight and there in the nest box was a tiny egg. I couldn't believe it, I had hoped to get an egg next month but this took me completely by surprise. None of them have particularly red combs but the Barred Wyandotte is quite red in the face but no comb, I wonder if it was her ? I am so Chrissie Yay, eggs !!!!!!!!!!! My bigger chicks are coming up to 21 weeks so maybe I could be getting some soon too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Aww what a lovely surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
