Egg songs?

[gclarrot]

27 week old buffs all bawking together.
Is it time?
They have access to oyster shells and their nest boxes. My EES are 20 weeks.

I say they’re not ready. Just eating their vocals.

 

[gclarrot]

We got an egg!!!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

One looks closer than the other. Pullets tend to get more vocal as they mature, and even more vocal around the point of lay.

 

[aart]

SORry thought imgur had the audio!

Thanks!

Sure sounds like a bunch of 'ready' pullets!
Ttho could be an alarm call too, they sound' very similar.

Can't see their combs tho.......
Here's some tips on how to tell.....
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

 

[RebelEgger]

Love that sound! Can’t wait to hear my girls do it.

 

[gclarrot]

One looks closer than the other. Pullets tend to get more vocal as they mature, and even more vocal around the point of lay.

Oh, the one who started the noise is VERY vocal and she’s the one who stated it. The pale comb girl is still cuddly and not at all mature compared to the other BOs.

I just hope this is a good sign we’re getting To the point of mature to lay eggs.

 

[aart]

Can't hear it.

 

[gclarrot]

Can't hear it.

 

[aart]

Couple of those look pretty 'reddy' in the comb.
Adding more birds could be is probably causing some discord and stress.
I assume you have nests ready with fake eggs as 'bait'?
Squatting and pelvic pacing can both happen a week or two before laying.
IME messing in the nests happens within a day or two.

 

[City Farmer Jim]

They made all the difference for our flock...its a security thing for all the girls "if its safe enough for someone else to lay an egg there its safe enough for ME" kind of attitude IMO but I don't speak fluent chicken yet.