We got our first eggs on my baby’s second birthday!

[Holdthechicken]

We have 2 17 week old barred rocks and 3 Rhode Island reds all the same age. This morning when I went to clean the coop we found two eggs! I wasn’t expecting them quite yet, but it was awesome being my sons second bday. My kids were screaming with excitement. I am almost positive I know which two it is due to them squatting when I am near, and I saw one RIR exit the nest box. The other egg that was in a different box I believe came from my barred rock that developed the quickest.

No point to this other than sharing excitement that others on here may relate to!

 

[Party_Chicken]

My first egg came at 18 weeks and was 25 grams the joy of finding your fist egg is undescribable!

 

[Holdthechicken]

My first egg came at 18 weeks and was 25 grams the joy of finding your fist egg is undescribable!

Yes absolutely! I grew up around chickens my entire life, but now being the chicken keeper and parent in the situation is just so cool. We love our birds and I love the lessons it’s teaching my boys daily.

It really was a party in the coop this morning

 

[Sally PB]

First eggs are magical! Congratulations.

This will be a story to tell your son as he grows up.

 

[Holdthechicken]

First eggs are magical! Congratulations.

This will be a story to tell your son as he grows up.

I didn’t know I could be so proud of chickens, lol. Thanks for sharing in the excitement with us!

 

[Sally PB]

I didn’t know I could be so proud of chickens, lol. Thanks for sharing in the excitement with us!

You'll be amazed how you will relate to your chickens! They are amazing creatures.