Chicken newbie

[Cbert2020]

Hello all,

I live in upstate NY and after years and years of wanting chickens finally have my own little flock: 6 Americaunas and 6 ISA Browns that we have raised from cute balls of fluff, to having our first egg today .

We’ve been able to figure out most things out our own with some research here and there but I am curious about how soon after the first egg will the others start to lay? The Americaunas were all from the same group and the ISA Browns were hatched sometime around the first week of April. I’m assuming the Americaunas will all start fairly close together, correct?

My other question is, will these girls eventually learn to lay in the coop? I’ve put dummy eggs in their nesting boxes and our first layer started in there (I probably disturbed her too much with my excitement) then moved outside and laid the egg right in the yard.

 

[featherhead007]

Yes, yes, and no. If you free range, expect an Easteregg hunt every day.

 

[Cbert2020]

Hahaha! Well then, this should be fun...

sounds like a chore for the children

 

[featherhead007]

Hahaha! Well then, this should be fun...

sounds like a chore for the children

Yep, it'll keep them busy!

 

[featherhead007]

Oh, and chickens are not a "chore", rather an expression of love. You will see! They will express their love, all over the place!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. I free ranged my flock and never had an issue with eggs being laid anywhere but the nest boxes. Pullets new to laying do seem to lay randomly or unexpectedly (e.g. whilst roosting) so don’t be too alarmed at this stage. Here are some helpful links:

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Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Cbert2020]

We absolutely love these girls... they are spoiled as can be. That was how I discovered the first egg was coming, went out to give them treats and one didn’t show up .

We are thankful for all their little presents

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Pullets can lay willy nilly without hens around to show them the ropes. They'll figure things out in a few weeks.
All birds are individuals and will lay when they are ready to lay.

 

[Cbert2020]

Our girls and the first egg I’m posting these right. It’s been years since I was on any type of forum.

 

[HappyClucker7]

Welcome to BYC!