Finally!

[Colberon]

I have to admit, I was getting a little jealous of all the first egg announcements, but it finally happened today!!! Wondering who laid it; I’m terrible on breed names, but I think it’s either “Shire” (black and white) or Snowy (I’m sure that’s self explanatory, lol).

 

[AeA19]

Who hoo! Congratulations!
I’m still waiting for a first egg...a couple more weeks probably.

 

[Colberon]

Who hoo! Congratulations!
I’m still waiting for a first egg...a couple more weeks probably.

Thanks, it is definitely hard to wait, just like Christmas!! I think it was one of our 20 week old's.

 

[CatWhisperer]

Happy Friday the 13th!

 

[DiYMama540]

That's a great looking first egg! Congrats!!

 

[Cindy in PA]

Congratulations! I got my first egg from my pullets Monday 1 day shy of them being 21 weeks. Got a total of 4 out of 5 days. Not sure if it's 1 pullet or more, as several look like they could be laying. I think I jinxed myself telling everyone my pullets always laid by 20 weeks, so these girls made me wait!

 

[aart]

Congrats!!

Wondering who laid it

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

 

[Colberon]

Congrats!!

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

Thanks, I've actually ween check them the last 2-3 weeks. The white (Snowy) was nearly 3 fingers and black/white (Shire) a little over 2 just the other day, but I'm curious of who actually layed the egg because Shire had a larger and brighter comb.

 

[aart]

Thanks, I've actually ween check them the last 2-3 weeks. The white (Snowy) was nearly 3 fingers and black/white (Shire) a little over 2 just the other day, but I'm curious of who actually layed the egg because Shire had a larger and brighter comb.

Might have to 'catch them in the act' to be sure.

 

[VictoriaTemple]

Great article, @aart! Very helpful!