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Update: Pebble started paying today too. Have you guys found that when you have pullets growing up together, they start laying at the same time? Having said that, I still have a Wyandotte that seems curious about what the other pullets are doing, but doesn't quite get it, and an Araucana that...

So True. Keen to see how Pebble goes tomorrow... might give her some milk for extra calcium hit to help get the egg out! Thanks LuckysMum

After 26 weeks, today was the first day that any of my pullets have shown any interest in the nesting boxes, and today, they had to be in the same box, big time. Pebble, Australorp (bottom of pecking order) normally avoids Buttercup, the alpha (Light Sussex), but today she was all: "I have to...

That's adorable.

Hey Susan, Madge's wattle looks a lot better. She has a lovely, lush isolation cage to recover in!

A couple of things. 1. Does anyone know if Serama bantams have made their way to Australia yet? 2. Hey Susan, Best of luck with Madge. Would be interested to know how that turns out.

Welcome Julie, Congratulations on your new chicken mum. :)

Thanks everyone. Much appreciated!

Thanks Rebrascora, Yes, I'm not ready to send this one back to the breeder yet. :)

Yeah, she's a bit tricky! Nice rounded feathers, not much wattle, but substantial legs! Thanks for your input. :)

Welcome Cathy. :) Congratulations on your new pullets. How exciting! I might try Orpingtons out one day. I worry they won't be as heat hardy as my Australorps, but they look so cuddly! Would be curious to see how they go up there in the QLD heat. :)

Hello, As the title suggests, I have a 12 week old Golden Laced Wyandotte and would like to get your opinions on it's sex. It would also be very helpful if you could tell me why you think it's a pullet or cockerel. Thanks!

Thanks LuckysMum, At 12 weeks I'll take some more photos and reassess the situation.

Hey Satay, Thanks for your guesses! My guesses are: Clementine - Boy Licorice - Boy Pebble - Girl Buttercup - Girl Blueberry - Not sure Hattie - Not sure Caramello - Not sure

Haha. I hope your daughter has recovered. :) Yeah Licorice and Clementine are the ones I'm sure of. Will be sad to see them both go. Licorice is actually my favourite. He's happy to be held, will roost on my arm or shoulder while I walk around the garden feeding him bits and pieces. Clementine...