- Nov 28, 2012
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So, I was in the coop today to feed/water the flock. I was pleasantly surprised to find their first eggs (4), on the floor in the litter. Two were in a corner, the other two half buried in shavings. My jersey giants are 5 1/2 months old. I hadn't noticed any eggs over the last few days, so I decided to just mark them and put them in the nest boxes. Will they naturally see the eggs there and continue to use the boxes? My previous birds took to the boxes automatically.
Also, while watching one of the girls, she seemed to be upset that her eggs were gone, and scratching the litter like she was looking for them? But, she was also eating feathers off the floor! I've never seen that before. She picked the small fluffy ones. Is this normal?
Anyway, I guess it's time to add some oyster shell and finally enjoy some fresh eggs.
Thanks for any insight.
Brian
Also, while watching one of the girls, she seemed to be upset that her eggs were gone, and scratching the litter like she was looking for them? But, she was also eating feathers off the floor! I've never seen that before. She picked the small fluffy ones. Is this normal?
Anyway, I guess it's time to add some oyster shell and finally enjoy some fresh eggs.
Thanks for any insight.
Brian