Chickabee Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Well done in the dark Mars. Did you forget earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 No I've just come home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Oh it's horrible coming home in the dark. Roll on spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I agree! I hate it when I leave in the dark and come back to dark too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 So many eggs all around, so not fair But my time will come ..... eventually. If anyone has too many, send them to Fleet So, I have posh birds ? I did wonder why they came with their own slippers Are they too posh to push, is that why I don't get any eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Where have you been Chickabee,all we'll with you I hope,I had missed your posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Yes luvachicken that's obviously the problem. They are waiting for them to slip out gracefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mullethunter Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Another one laid her first egg today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Another one laid her first egg today one or 2 of mine laid over night in house 2 sadly both were softies one very small egg which I think was from the pullet, the other a full sized egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Another one laid her first egg today Not listening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimnpaula Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I've just fed my girls an egg each in the form of scrambled egg as we had so many! I keep telling the ex colony girls that it's ok to take a rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I did check the bigger girls as Lucie is very red now, but nothing When Queenie was here she did lay an egg on 1st Jan 2013. Maybe they will have the idea by this time next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Another one laid her first egg today Not listening Me neither Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm still sending the egg wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm still sending the egg wish Thank you Chickabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I'm still sending the egg wish Thank you Chickabee Would you like me to send you a roasting tin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 My girls started at the weekend they did shut up shop mid October though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntielizzie Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Hey everyone, I haven't had any eggs since mid October either My two remaining girls started moulting then and haven't laid since. However, I am hopeful Bessie might lay soon as her comb is starting to get redder and bigger again. Might just be wishful thinking though as she's getting on a bit now (I think she must be about 4). Anyway, she's a beautiful girl and one of my originals, so will always be very special. I very reluctantly had to buy supermarket eggs at Christmas for baking That really hurt I can tell you They are so so pale aren't they Roll on spring coz I've promised myself 3 or 4 new chickens I can't wait but also I can't decide what to get Recommendations welcomed - might even get some posh girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 I love all of mine, but my Welsummer is just gorgeous. My white star lays beautiful big white eggs and my Bluebelle has just started laying again. Lovely big eggs. I don't think you can beat a black rock or a RIR for consistent laying though. Having said that I had a Daisybelle who would not stop laying even during 2 winters. Never went broody. Gave her away to a lovely retirement home with my young cockerel when she stopped laying. Do let us know what you decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I very reluctantly had to buy supermarket eggs at Christmas for baking That really hurt I can tell you They are so so pale aren't they Snap, I had a huge shock when I cracked the first one I'd forgotten how pale they are. I love my Welsummers but have to say that I do prefer the eggs from my legbars and not just because they are blue although the eggs are slightly smaller there always seem to be more yolk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 I just had one of my bluebelle eggs. Had to eat it fresh from the next box as I cracked it getting it out it was gorgeous and had a huge proud yellow yolk. Legbar hasn't laid yet, but looking forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill2b Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Betty missed 2 days in December and 1 this month Wardrobe has not missed laying since Nov 25 Mutha the biggest has only laid one since mid November but with a few baby cock eggs in between. We do love our ladies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
