19 week old hen "Cackles" but no egg yet

[maggieandotis]

Fair amount of combing.
She shouldn't be too long.
RIR are fairly early layers. Orps, not so much.

Look what happened today! Should I be concerned about the elongated shape?

 

[Mamatomany123]

Look what happened today! Should I be concerned about the elongated shape?

I wouldnt be worried. Those first few weeks can give some wonky eggs. Make sure shes getting enough calcium. Congrats on your first egg.

 

[maggieandotis]

I wouldnt be worried. Those first few weeks can give some wonky eggs. Make sure shes getting enough calcium. Congrats on your first egg.

It was a double yolk...Good luck I hear!

 

[Mamatomany123]

It was a double yolk...Good luck I hear!

I have noticed double yolks happen often with a backyard flock. These 2 were my some of my many double yolks.

 

[The Happster]

No, she should get that sorted out.
Often seems to happen with pullet eggs.
Congrats.

 

[Lids]

I don't think that last link worked. Try this.

Dust Bath. You can put a gholfball in a nest, it makes them "click".

 

[aart]

Our 19 week old rooster (born on the same day) is also starting to mount these two hens but seems to be leaving the others alone.

That's good!

The cockerel mounting them means nothing in regards to egg laying.

Some cockerels are 'better' than others....it's rare but they can wait until pullets are ready.

 

[maggieandotis]

I have noticed double yolks happen often with a backyard flock. These 2 were my some of my many double yolks.

I've never had one from the store before so to get one as my first egg from one of my hens is exciting! Love your Easter egg! Beautiful!

 

[maggieandotis]

That's good!
Some cockerels are 'better' than others....it's rare but they can wait until pullets are ready.

It is a sweetheart