Squatting

[Todd7273]

A couple of my hens have started squatting about how long does it take them to lay after they start squatting?

 

[iwiw60]

Yep, squatting is akin to them laying down from a stationary position.

 

[ochochicas]

Did you get any eggs yet?

 

[ochochicas]

I had a pullet that was squatting for three weeks and letting the rooster breed her before she ever laid an egg. It just depends on the chicken and when she's ready.

 

[luvmypets]

It should be soon! How old are they

Side note: nothing better than the first eggs!

 

[Todd7273]

18 weeks and a few days old.

 

[luvmypets]

Then it should be any day!

 

[Todd7273]

Alright thanks I'm so ready for their eggs, I about cant stand the wait anymore.

 

[auntmaryshere]

Hello I feel ya mine haven't started laying yet either. Squatting? Mine sit like laying? Is that the same?

 

[auntmaryshere]

11 eggs by new hampshires in 8 days. Yummy