EE checking out the nest box...

[dantodd]

Well, I have what I think is turning into a broody RIR and I just went out to check on her. In the coop checking out the nest was one of my 18-19 week old EEs. She is the one who has been coloring up the last couple weeks and she also squatted the other day so I think we're on egg-watch now.

 

[lilybug524]

our 22-23 wk old buff orpington just layed her very first egg this morning. Her signs- a sound she was making that to me sounded like a goose. she kept going up into her coop. when i went out there she was getting into her nesting box and and puting the wood chips around herself.


good luck on your first egg, its sooo exciting!!

 

[dantodd]

Well, she laid. And I have to say they're a nice shade of blue. I had half convinced myself that I'd get lighter or browner eggs than I was hoping for but I'm quite happy with the color.

This makes 4 of my 5 now laying. I actually gave a couple away to the neighbor who watched them for us when we were out of town.

 

[LT]

Wow! That's a nice one! My 26 week old EE has been squatting for several days now, so I am really hopeful. Maybe tomorrow so I can be home to find it!

 

[florida lee]

My EE has been squatting for about 3-4 weeks and checking out the nest boxes for about 2 weeks,,,,,nothing yet. shes about 25 wks.