Easter Egger club!

[cbookout]

Those are so pretty! 6 of mine I just got will be 24 weeks tomorrow, but I don't think it'll be that soon for mine.

You never know. Out of the blue mine started squatting when I would approach. One day they would run away and the following day they were squatting and a few days after that they were laying. To me, for an EE, the best way to tell if they are getting close is if you witness them squatting (submitting) and sticking their wings out to their sides when you lean down to pet them. None of mine has combs that changed color or got bigger so that was not a good indicator for mine. Good Luck!

 

[DigMyChicks]

I have 4 Easter eggers laying and the first one started at exactly 19 weeks...they will be 22 weeks next Tuesday. This is Shirley who is my first layer.

 

[DigMyChicks]

I know it has been probably asked before a million times but what is average age of first lay with EE? I have 2 that are almost 23 weeks with no eggs yet and am anxiously awaiting. 

 

[Tamcowam74]

You never know.  Out of the blue mine started squatting when I would approach.  One day they would run away and the following day they were squatting and a few days after that they were laying.  To me, for an EE, the best way to tell if they are getting close is if you witness them squatting (submitting) and sticking their wings out to their sides when you lean down to pet them.  None of mine has combs that changed color or got bigger so that was not a good indicator for mine.  Good Luck!

I keep checking every day and that's good to know about their combs- that's what I've been going by. Thank you!

 

[bronzefarmer]

Dang it there are tons of feathers around my coop how long it will last :/

 

[junebuggena]

Dang it there are tons of feathers around my coop how long it will last

Molting can take 2 to 12 weeks depending on the bird. You can help speed the time it takes them to molt and recover by giving them a higher protein feed. Feathers are 90% protein, so the more you give them, the better.

 

[bronzefarmer]

Thank you

 

[bikechicks]

Chicken Nugget's third birthday party last week

 

[bantambury]

popping in to say hey to this group! my pullet, nugget just started laying last week. its a pretty green egg. shes from my pet chicken. im so pleased with her im interested in more EEs from them!

do any of you have easter eggers from my pet chicken? if so id love to see some pics!

 

[Jughead427]

These are my 5 week old ee's!