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Comb color... roosters... affect laying?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by allig8r, Sep 20, 2007.

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  1. Sep 20, 2007 #1
    allig8r

    allig8r Songster

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    Okay... I only have ladies. Could that delay the onset of laying?

    Also, I saw someone write about the pullets combs turning more red and thinking it was signaling that laying may commence. Is there any truth to that? Because I have 2 Australorps and a BR that meet that description.

    Please... put me out of my misery and false hopes. [​IMG] (that's my favorite smiley lately)
     
  2. Sep 20, 2007 #2
    arlee453

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    Patience, patience... it's SOOOO hard to wait.

    BUT, if you really have girl chickens (and I'm sure you do) at some point you'll get some eggs from somebody!

    Susan
     
  3. Sep 20, 2007 #3
    bigzio

    bigzio Crowing 11 Years

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    Yep, the comb color is a true indication that the lay is on. During molt combs will be very pale.

    bigzio
     
  4. Sep 21, 2007 #4
    allig8r

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    Quote:Okay... because I have ONE girl that is for certain almost ready then. Whew... There are two right behind her and the rest have a bit to go...

    I guess I'll go check today, then... I was taking a break.
     
  5. Sep 21, 2007 #5
    rooster-red

    rooster-red Here comes the Rooster

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    Doesn't matter if you have a rooster or not, they will lay when their bodies are ready.
     

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