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Ok then, that is what I needed to know. I'm on it. Added: Well I took her out (she hadn't laid) and blocked off the nests. I hope no one else has to lay...only got 2 eggs today. Yesterday Maisie (the BO) laid at about 5pm so not sure how to handle it if she really has to lay?

I have 9 now and not looking to raise anymore at the moment. Just want to know what she needs to get through it.

Thanks all, it helps to hear others' experiences. She did lay today and has been laying, so I don't think now that being egg-bound is a concern. I am not in a position to have more chickens, so I am not interested in getting any fertilized eggs for her to sit on. I'm not worried about egg...

Thanks, BantamLover and HE Chicken. Well, I went out again about 40 min after I posted and she was sitting on an egg - so she finally did lay. And YES, she did ruffle her feathers and growl a bit when I tried to reach under her. I had no idea she could be broody so soon! I took her out at 6pm...

My 22 week old buff orpington, Maisie, only started laying on or about Sept. 14th. I have 4 that just started laying, so not quite sure how regular she is. I get 2 to 4 eggs a day. I noticed yesterday she was in the nest box around 9am, then kept checking and she was still there at 1pm. I shooed...