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  1. TwinMommy2009

    Post Pics Of Orps/ Orpingtons HERE

    Nope, not yet..I think we still have a few more weeks to go.
  2. TwinMommy2009

    Post Pics Of Orps/ Orpingtons HERE

    Thanks!! We are really enjoying them!! Even though my girls havent layed yet... cant wait for it to cool off a bit for them.
  3. TwinMommy2009

    Post Pics Of Orps/ Orpingtons HERE

    My Buffs... They're almost 31 weeks !
  4. TwinMommy2009

    Whats she doing in there????

    Thanks everyone! Its a perfect egg...she's such a sweet hen too! FYI... she was under no "pressure" to lay her first egg. Im aware it would take some time for her to feel comfortable in her new home... 3 weeks in her case.
  5. TwinMommy2009

    Whats she doing in there????

    AN EGG!! I checked just now and inside the box was a perfect little brown egg! Thanks anyway, everyone!!
  6. TwinMommy2009

    Whats she doing in there????

    I have a 19 month old Cochin hen who I "adopted" 3 weeks ago. Her previous owner said she used to lay on her nest all day. Here, she has shown no interest in the boxes, though I'd urge her in (i.e., put her in) a couple of times. :lol:Well, today she's been in the boxes all morning, but no...
  7. TwinMommy2009

    My First Blue Egg!!!!!!!

    Woohoo, Congrats!!!
  8. TwinMommy2009

    Welsumer Eggs on the Way!!!

    Fingers crossed for Wellie eggs! I have 25 week Orps and not an egg in sight! Quote:
  9. TwinMommy2009

    My pretty girls (minus eggs)!

    Thanks.... we are all patiently waiting! Thanks again for the gorgeous birds!! Quote:
  10. TwinMommy2009

    My pretty girls (minus eggs)!

    Thanks so much for the last two replies. I plan on getting a couple faux eggs to hopefully encourage the girls!! Patience is a virtue!
  11. TwinMommy2009

    EVERYONE freaking out

    Sounds normal, though Ive never experienced it (yet). Must be a hoot to watch!! Like a family at the hospital waiting for a new baby!
  12. TwinMommy2009

    My pretty girls (minus eggs)!

    Thanks everyone!! Im aware that they will lay on their own "schedule"... but what I'd really like to know is about the nest boxes.. Will they eventually find them interesting enough to lay in them?? The pretty much ignore them at this point. When it is time to lay will they naturally go...
  13. TwinMommy2009

    Coop Done!!!! Picked up Chickens!!! Now... ?

    Gorgeous coop, and congrats on being a "legal" chicken owner!! Buff Orps are the best, you'll love them!!
  14. TwinMommy2009

    My pretty girls (minus eggs)!

    Sorry the photos are so large, I dont know how to resize...
  15. TwinMommy2009

    My pretty girls (minus eggs)!

    My Buff Orpingtons are 23 weeks and STILL not laying. They havent shown any interest in the nest boxes. Will they naturally gravitate towards the boxes when they're ready? Im SO impatient!! Here are pictures of them and their roo. Also, my Cochin just for kicks. Uploaded with...
  16. TwinMommy2009

    Who to cull?

    Thanks, this is very good info to know! I chose what I thought to be the most even tempered, largest and "prettiest". Thanks again. Quote:
  17. TwinMommy2009

    Who to cull?

    Thanks for your quick reply! Well, they all seem fairly nice and could be great flock protectors.... wondering more so based on breed standard/looks.
  18. TwinMommy2009

    Who to cull?

    I bought Buff Orpingtons straight run, 11 roos, 6 hens. Its culling time and Im wondering what I should look for in my "keeper rooster"? Largest comb? Biggest feet?? Thanks for your help!!!
  19. TwinMommy2009

    Filling out?

    She's gorgeous!! Quote:
  20. TwinMommy2009

    Filling out?

    Thanks for your quick reply!! I cant wait until they are big fluffy things! Quote:
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