KateH Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Yesterday one of my girls laid her first egg - a complete suprise, she's a Silkie and I wasn't expecting anything until next year really. I was so chuffed (and pleased because at least one of my three Silkies is a girl!). Today she has laid another but it seems to have put her in a flap. She was in and out of the next box which is pretty normal but she's been making a right racket for a few hours now - shouting like there is a cat near by or something. I can't seem to quiet her down, I've tried food, distraction, hospepipe but she just keeps on and on and is scaring the other girls who are hiding in the house Is there anything I can do? Should I take her out and take her to a quiet place on her own for a bit? I'm at a loss - is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Sounds to me just that she's new to laying and a little over enthusiastic to egg announce, she may also not like the others going near the nest box if she's just laid, I had one like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Momma Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I am completely new to this and have only had my two girls three weeks. Margo laid her first egg (or at least her first egg with me as she was pretty much feral before I got her and have no idea how old she is etc) on Sunday and I too was concerned about the racket! She ran round and round the outside netted area making a terrible ruckus - squawking and yelling - I really thought she had a grape in her throat or something! She was in and out of the Eglu kicking up the straw and yelling all the time. I was really concerned and even resorted to YouTube to check laying behaviour! After about 30 minutes she came out of the coop and made a real loud announcement to the world! Hitherto both girls had been really really quiet - just making a crooning sound. This was the first time Margo had clucked like - well like a chicken! Hopefully as she gets into her stride she will quieten down. I didn't hear her carry on today but then the sound of the wind and driving rain on the windows might have had something to do with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateH Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Well after several hours of squawking like a loony she did settle down. Since then I haven't heard the same, however, the rain has been so hard I doubt anyone would have heard anyway! She's given me a lovely little egg each day which is fab I really hope she settles down as I had to rehome my big girls due to excessive noise levels (no complaints but the stress of running outside in my PJ's at 4.30 on summers mornings got too much). I had hoped littleys would be a bit quieter but I know it's a bit hit and miss and can depend on the individual. I have finally named her Florence after Florence from Florence and the Machine as she is very ginger and can make a lot of noise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Momma Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Good to hear Kate! This is FUN isn't it! Warm regards Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
