Asha's Avian Addictions

[Asha_Gail]

And some particularly dirty eggs. 2 were found under the roost and two were found in the nesting boxes. I also have no clue who is laying those cream-almost white eggs. None of chickens *should* be laying eggs that light but they are crosses afterall so there could be some curious genetics at play.

 

[Asha_Gail]

I checked on Lady again before I sleep and noticed that through the night her Fuzz had doubled so I suspect she may have gone into full broody mode (sitting)

 

[Asha_Gail]

Lady has finally sat. I don't know for sure, but I believe she's on 14 eggs, 15 at most. I caught her last night with her nest fluff doubled and took it as a sign that she'd gone full broody. And now that I popped in and she's still on the nest midday tells me she's sat. Plus, she's making those adorable but very ferocious, 'angry mouse squeaks' as I like to call them.

Ducklings in 35 days I can't wait! April 26th is the due date, though I only expect the babies to maybe start pipping the 26th. I'm so terribly happy about her clutch, I lost three hens this winter due to predation and I lost my beloved Crouton last fall and of course Lady hatched 12 in December that all passed away so this feels very hopeful for me. May she have a very healthy hatch

 

[Asha_Gail]

My eggs for today, plus some from yesterday!