James H Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I am still waiting for eggs from my chooks, should get some in January! i have heard so much about the egg dance, can somebody tell me how to do the egg dance! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 When you open the eggport and see your first egg there, the egg dance will come naturally! You'll be running round the garden, arms in the air going "Woohooooo!" - that's the egg dance . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 My egg dance was jumping up and down saying "YAAAAAAAAAAAAY" with a big grin on my face!!!!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Just make sure it isn't a thin shelled one when you grasp it in your sticky paw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 My wife came rushing into the bedroom at 7 am with cupped hands yelling "I got one, I got one"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Yeah, I think everyone's dance is unique !! I lifted off the lid of the eglu, saw an egg and ran like the wind with some hops and skips to the backdoor with egg in one hand, the other arm waving in the air to get my phone! It was then followed by some dance moves in the kitchen, where it was more upper body swaying and shaking and a twistin !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thanks everyone, My egg dance will come from the heart, I even got this rubber bouncy egg to celebrate with when it happens!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 My daughter has one of those rubber eggs so I think I might start trying out a few dances just to make sure I choose the best one I've got loads of time because they probably won't lay'til spring next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 yes Shirl, between now and spring you could get a whole dance troupe and choregraph (sp?) a whole group egg dance to perfection!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 well as long I wasn't doing the dancing. I've got 2 left feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 ok then, you can be at the front yelling at them what to do like the lady from Fame. .....remember fame?! (showing me age here !! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Yes that's me. I'm good at shouting. Ask the kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Well,... it's whatever you want it to be, whenever that great moment arrives Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I think the egg dance is more of a subconscious spontaneous reaction rather than a choreographed fixed set of moves. No one knows exactly what their dance will be like until it actually happens and everyone's dance is unique. People may have preconceptions as to what they think their reaction will be, If you spend 4, 6 or maybe more weeks looking in the nest everyday and there is nothing there, the day there is an egg you'll be so shocked and excited that all those preconceptions go out the window and natural reaction and spontaneity take over... It's at that exact moment in time you"ll find out what your egg dance will be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classy Chick Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 With you there Tony - it is a totally unexpected and spontaneous movement. Usually followed by rather bemused reactions from non-omleteers! I was so surprised, I accused the kids of putting an egg in the eglu from the fridge to trick me! But it was a genuine Ella egg! No best before date stamped on that one! Anyway, who cares how you dance?! But I did go back once I had calmed myself down and said thank you to Ella for her egg - I think that it is good not to take these wondrous gifts for granted even if eggs are what chickens are good at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poplars Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 with our very first egg it was like OMG I got an egg woohooo now I am going to be late for school if I don't move (I was sitting in the car and mum was just about to pull out of the drive when Dad rushed round shouting) But with pearl I found it and found it necerssary to wake everyone up and shout look what I found! I then got to eat it for breakfast unfortunately it was only a mouthful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 One of my dogs does a great egg dance His dance starts before he gets the egg, jumping up and down in hope that today is an egg day. Then when he realises it is, the dances off with the egg in his mouth. He gently puts it down on the lawn and proceeds to dance all round it, waving his front legs at it and nudging it with his nose (trying to make it run so he can play chase). Eventually he gets fed up with the egg's lack of activity and he starts dancing round the garden playing catch with it. Eventually the egg gives in and gets eaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I like that Jools Tony has it in one - it's a spontaneous dance of delight.. my first ever egg was celebrated by me dancing round the garden in my nightie and wellies, soon closely followed by Phil and Rosie in a sort of conga I still remember the thrill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 my first ever egg was celebrated by me dancing round the garden in my nightie and wellies, soon closely followed by Phil and Rosie in a sort of conga Does anyone else get the impression chicken people are all batty or is it just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 well tony, were all batty in a way :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 well tony, were all batty in a way Well I've just bought a pair of Crocs so I suppose I qualify? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 well tony, were all batty in a way Well I've just bought a pair of Crocs so I suppose I qualify? You are definately on the right road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 You are definately on the right road Which infers I'm off the rails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James H Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 if you have crocs you definatly qualify! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 It has been a while since these posts. Does anyone still dance when they find their first egg, or are we all more mature now? (.......nah!) I'lll probably wake the whole road when mine arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
